Behavior Analyst Position at Attendant Care Companies

Job Title:     Behavioral analyst         FLSA:        Exempt

Reports to:   Clinical Director           Job Family:   Management

 GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides leadership and direction for the behavioral services programs within Attendant Care Companies. Oversees all behavioral therapies of the multiple service lines within the company. Works with management team to development new programs and expand current programs within each service line.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing and managing comprehensive behavioral approaches for clients residing at The Estates of Rochester, The Estates of Macomb and in the Progressions program with the goal of encouraging good mental health, reducing behavioral issues, creating effective skills for functioning in the community and providing co-workers with suggestions to positively assist clients.
• Responsible for development of environmental and behavioral plans for clients residing at The Estates of Rochester and The Estates of Macomb and clients within the Progressions program.
• Create data trackers for all clients residing at The Estates of Rochester and The Estates of Macomb, as well as clients within the Progressions program.
• Responsible for training house managers at The Estates on the implementation and documentation of clients’ environmental and behavioral plans.
• Responsible for training home health aides and as needed the nursing case manager on the implementation and documentation of Progressions clients’ environmental and behavioral plans.
• Provide at minimum weekly monitoring of behavioral plan goals for Progressions clients.
• Provide at minimum monthly monitoring of behavioral plan goals for The Estates of Rochester and The Estates of Macomb clients.
• Provide behavioral specialist representation on behalf of Attendant Care Companies at care conferences for all clients residing at The Estates of Rochester and Macomb, as well as clients within the Progressions program.
• Submit quarterly progress reports on behavior therapy to the Billing department for all clients residing at The Estates of Rochester and The Estates of Macomb, as well as clients within the Progressions program.
• Conduct skills acquisition, social skills and functional assessments for all clients residing at The Estates of Rochester and Macomb, as well as clients within the Progressions program.
• Create recommendations to house managers and clinical director for identified needed comprehensive services for Estates and Progressions’ clients.
• Create and present behavioral management programs for Attendant Care Companies as a whole as needed.
• Provide initial assessment visit to all new Estates and Progressions clients within 48 hours.
• Serve as a liaison for Progressions clients, attending appointments as needed and communicating with client’s guardian, case manager, treatment team.
•  Model and promote good communication and positive representation of the program to clients, customers, Attendant Care Companies associates and the public.
• Complete daily activity logs to be submitted to the payroll department weekly on Mondays by 5PM along with mileage reimbursement log.
• May work flex schedule and provide after-hours on-call services if needed for clients having behavioral issues.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and other related meetings and activities as assigned by leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leader.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications, Registration or Licensure-
• Valid State of Michigan’s Driver’s License and current auto insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Education

• Required: Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Preferred: Master degree in Psychology or related field. Board Certification as a Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

Minimum Work Experience

• Required: Minimum of five (5) years experience in working with developmentally disabled or catastrophic injury, including traumatic brain injury patients
• Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare and deliver written and oral presentations is required.
• Proficient Computer skills- including advanced level of utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be able and willing to utilize personal vehicle to perform responsibilities related to this position
• Must be able to work non-standard, flexible hours. Must be able and willing to carry company cell phone and be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the exception of when employee is utilizing paid vacation time.

Contact:

Kary Waelchli
Human Resources
Attendant Care Companies
586-228-9991 Office
kwaelchli@accofmi.com

 

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