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SUMMARY Position is Home Based. Under the direction of IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director, the Behavior Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children. As a member of the ABA treatment team, responsible for implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of Clinical Director.

Provides direct care ABA services to children, ages 2-8+ years. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shifts. Participates in the operationalization of the ABA plan for assigned patients in their homes, according to established department and unit-based procedure/policies.

Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the Clinical Director. Assists in teaching children daily routines, activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs, as assigned. Identifies, reports, and actively resolves potential problems in the home, as able.

Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to Clinical Director and documentation in progress note. Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports) as applicable. Interrupts self-stimulatory and aggressive behaviors by providing timely therapeutic intervention(s), as directed by the Clinical Director

Maintains appropriate professional boundaries. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings as assigned.

Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications. Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.

Consistently follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Consistently follows all program-based policies and procedures. Actively participates in the patient care planning and treatment team review process under the direction of the Clinical Director.

Reviews drill list on a daily basis, communicating with IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director regarding child/family progress and continued concerns. Actively participates in treatment team meetings and daily reporting regarding assigned patients. Is aware of department QI indicators and responsibilities related to such.

Accurately documents significant patient/family observations and treatment through communication on the daily progress note. Collects discrete trial and incidental teaching data. Tracks as directed by the IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director.

Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/informal staff interactions and development forums. Is able to adapt care "style" to meet needs of various children. Supports and contributes to the development of ABA care plans/behavioral management.

Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient's abilities, and directed by Clinical Director and BT Coordinator. Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Institutes behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator.

Participates in children's activities such as physical and social development activities, as directed by Clinical Director and IBT Coordinator. Has reliable transportation and transports self to home-based sessions, as assigned. Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.

Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative. Takes the initiative to seek formal/informal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance. Performs other related duties as required, assigned or directed by IBT Coordinator and Clinical Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Pursuing or attainment of Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Reliable transportation required. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with young children preferred. Training will be provided regarding principles of ABA, positive reinforcement, confidentiality and crisis management.

Current CPR certification. Current ERS, OSHA and Safety Certification. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None PAY RANGE $18.13-$29.90 LOCATION Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 WORK TYPE Daily 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM WORK SHIFT Day DAILY HOURS Per Diem - As required DRIVING REQUIRED Yes Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment

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