SCOPE OF ROLE:

 The position is responsible for administration and management of NY START Therapeutic In - Home Services.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to a person has difficulty with new environments or transitions and have rarely been away from home
• Provide immediate in-home stabilization services due to an acute need or stress
• Follow-up to center admission to assist with generalizing skills learned to the home environment
• On-site training and consultation is needed for caregivers.
• Provides active coaching and support
• Assessment, data collection and analysis
• Must be familiar with Cross Systems Plan for the individuals they serve
• Travel to and from the identified location supports will be provided
• Take all necessary documentation and materials
• Facilitate the completion of therapeutic activities outlined in the In-Home Supports Activity schedule and having a positive, attentive and therapeutic demeanor to ensure the interaction is successful
• Complete all documentation and providing to In-home team leader
• Provide de-escalation and intervention services for individuals displaying emergency behavioral health concerns

REQUIREMENTS

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree obtained from an approved, accredited colleg e/university in Counseling, Social

Work, Psychology, or closely related field

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  & SKILLS

• Experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities, including programming for individuals with significant behavioral needs.

• Knowledge of the MH and I/DD systems of care.

• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer word processing and data programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based data entry, etc.

• Must demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate verball y and in written form

 Essential physical requirements:

• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, bend and assist individuals with mobility needs.
• Must be able to hear with in normal ranges.
• Must be able to talk in order to articulate crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation supports.

•             Must be able to see with or without accommodation to observe individual

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