Job Type: Part-time
Location: Baltimore City (Offsite)
Department: Off-Site Autism (Respite)
Client Gender Preference: No Preference
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Expected Hours per Week: 10 hours
Driving Required: Yes
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Therapeutic Behavioral Support Counselor will provide individual treatment for youth ages 4 to 21 using individualized defined treatment plans. They will implement treatment programs (behavioral, life skills, social skills, communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of assigned Case Manager, collect data on target behaviors, and meet with supervisors regularly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client Services Implementation and Management:
- Responsible for ensuring assigned caseload is reaching a higher level of independence and integration within their community
- Operationalize the mission, vision, and core values of Brighter, Stronger Foundation.
- Implement treatment programs (behavioral, communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the supervisor.
- Ensure client safety and engagement throughout the provision of services
- Collect data on all targeted goals and meet with the supervisor to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing training.
- Model and promote effective communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to clients, customers, referral sources and the public.
- Effectively use Brighter, Stronger Foundation behavior guidance techniques to help clients and families decrease maladaptive behaviors.
- Works cooperatively with other BSF professionals to support clients.
- Based on staff level, plan and initiate age and developmentally appropriate home and community-based monthly schedule of activities that directly reflect treatment plan goals, with supervisor’s support and approval
- Maintain consistent communication with parents, supervisors and coworkers on client goals and progress.
- Communicate client and programmatic needs with supervisor.
- Ensure client routines and schedules are conducted promptly and consistently and that they are developmentally appropriate.
- Properly report and document all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving service.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, and a desire to work with children, youth, and young adults.
Administrative:
- Record timely and complete documentation of services in the EMR per policy and organizational procedures.
- Record time worked, and scheduled/unscheduled time off, in the HRIS per policy and organizational procedures.
- Individual Performance Management:
- Attend departmental meetings and supervision meetings as scheduled.
- Complete annual self-evaluations in accordance with the required timeline.
- Complete all required training during the first 60 days of employment, first year, and annually.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Minimum age of eighteen (16).
- Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) points.
- Must be willing to transport assigned caseload in personal vehicle.
- Must have a satisfactory CJIS report.
- High School diploma preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- Desire of continuing learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.
- Must present a professional demeanor in accordance with BSF Core Values.
TBSC I (Min Level of Care)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working with youth with autism, emotionally disturbed youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Staff must be trainable, possess drive and passion to collaborate with individuals with behavioral health needs. Staff understand providing good customer service and working as a team. Limited experience is acceptable and meets minimum requirements.
- Staff are required to receive the highest level of supervision from the Supervisor. Staff require the highest level of training and can work both onsite and offsite. Staff are eligible to work within ARS and TBS departments in an onsite or home/community setting.
