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Behavior Support Manager
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$37,936 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are now seeking a Behavior Support Manager in Butler, PA . The Behavior Support Manager uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist individuals with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. This role be overseeing Butler, Indiana, and Washington regions. Starting pay is $70,000/ per year Responsibilities Implement behavioral support interventions and activities based on individual needs and ongoing assessment; frequency and duration may decrease or vary throughout the stay Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) - Functional Behavioral Assessment and development of a Behavioral Support Plan Supervise RBT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed Implement the individualized Behavior Support Plan Provide Positive Behavioral Supports Provide coordinated support with program staff and participate as part of the clinical team Additional responsibilities as assigned Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation Minimum Requirements Master's level Board Certified Behavioral Analyst or sitting for the exam within 6 months Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with the youth and their families Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing Why Community Options? Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday Generous PTO Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 403b Retirement Plan Incredible career growth opportunities Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-BEH