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Advocates Behavioral Training Specialist in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Overview
*Salary: $50,000
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
The Behavioral Training Specialist is responsible for assisting in responding to individuals served by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) who are in behavioral or psychiatric crisis. The Specialist will provide direct services to consumers in community settings who are at risk for crisis through working with staff and families providing training and assisting in the implementation of behavioral management program.
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Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
Respond to emergencies and manage crisis plans.
Assist in providing assessment and management of behavioral and psychiatric emergencies.
Direct data collection and monitoring of behavioral intervention.
Provide staff training and monitoring of behavioral plans.
Assist staff and families in implementation of behavioral intervention.
Assist Clinical department in the development of assessment, intervention, and monitoring strategies.
Document service provision by completing graphs, filing data sheets and reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
Basic computer knowledge
High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations US-MA-New Bedford
Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree
Job ID 2024-10066
Organization Advocates
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Family Supports
