Active Treatment Program Specialist - BSDC

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Job Description:

Job Duties are as follows (but not limited to):

• Plan, organize, and lead active treatment activities that promote independence, job readiness, and community participation.

• Develop and follow individualized activity plans and schedules based on each person’s IPP and goals.

• Provide personal care assistance, including feeding, dressing, repositioning, and toileting.

• Observe, assess, and document individual progress, behaviors, and participation in activities and programs.

• Collect, analyze, and present data and progress reports to support treatment planning and program adjustments.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support habilitation goals and individual growth.

• Conduct individual and situational assessments to evaluate strengths, interests, and functional abilities.

• Train and guide staff and individuals served in carrying out active treatment activities and best practices.

• Transport individuals to and from activities and community-based learning opportunities.

• Maintain and oversee activity areas, equipment, supplies, and required materials for programming.

​ Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services or related field AND experience working with individuals who have a developmental or intellectual disability. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Other:

• Incumbents are expected to successfully complete Basic Support class within 120 days and facility training requirements within 6 months of employment

• Specific positions in this class are required to obtain Mandt, CPR, and First Aid certification and successfully complete the training necessary to independently support residents in active treatment services.

• Specific positions in this class may require the incumbents to possess a valid driver's license and provide a passenger vehicle with adequate liability insurance, or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation, in order to perform work-related travel, such as transportation for clients.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Active treatment methods, behavioral supports, and documentation standards

• Intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, gerontology, and related behaviors

• State, federal, Medicaid, and Title XIX regulations

• Behavior modification, intervention, assessment, and crisis management practices

• Training design, quality improvement, research, and problem-solving principles

• Developmental disability and mental health service delivery systems

Skill in:

• Interpreting program plans and treatment goals

• Communication, active listening, and crisis intervention

• Time management, organization, and problem-solving

• Coaching, training, and maintaining professional relationships

• Observing, documenting, and evaluating services provided

Ability to:

• Adapt programs to meet changing client and community needs

• Encourage participation and engagement in activities

• Maintain records, compile reports, and analyze information

• Build effective relationships with families, guardians, and community partners

• Evaluate treatment plan effectiveness and individual progress

• Use computers and standard office software applications

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