Behavior Support Manager BCBA

Company Description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. 

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.  

Salary: Starting at $91,000 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm (flexibility to meet the needs of the programs is required)

Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

As a Behavior Support Manager at Dungarvin, you’ll play a vital role in leading and modeling the delivery of person-centered services that empower individuals to thrive. The Behavior Support Manager is responsible for developing behavioral support plans for specific individuals as identified by the Area Director.  The BSM will assess an individual and develop a complete support plan, which outlines support strategies to address specific target behaviors as identified in the assessment process.  The BSM will develop monitoring and tracking methodologies and systems to be implemented by direct care staff and programs supervisors in determining the success. The BSM is responsible for supervising the team of Behavior Support Specialist. The BSM will be responsible for training the Direct Support staff, and the identified Program Director (PD) on all aspects of the Behavioral Support Plan.  The BSM will also be responsible for providing on-going consultation and assistance to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for the purpose of updating the plan in response to the changing behavioral needs of the person served. This role will support our residential programs and day services programs throughout the states.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Complete consultations and recommendations for behavioral interventions and development of behavioral support plans that are related to the individuals intellectual or developmental disability and are necessary for the participant to acquire or maintain appropriate adaptive behaviors, interactions with others and behavioral self-management.
• Develop and implement behavioral support plans utilizing established and innovative approaches including Behavioral Analysis, Positive Behavioral Supports, and/or Gentle Teaching that are consistent with best practice an research on effectiveness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide behavioral assessment services including observations, interviews of direct support professionals, functional behavioral analysis and assessment, evaluations and completion of written assessment document. Conducts functional behavioral assessments.
• Provide counseling in an individual or group setting that may include cognitive behavior therapy, systematic desensitization, anger management, biofeedback, and relaxation therapy.
• Makes recommendations to IDT regarding level of behavioral supports needed.
• Creates and trains IDT members to utilize data systems for measuring person served behaviors and progress.
• Provide training and support for the people who implement the plan.  This includes the person served, staff, independent contractors, family members who can reasonably anticipate implementing behavioral support plans and interventions.
• Write and modify Behavioral Intervention Plans, Crisis Prevention Plans, and BISSPs.
• Provide crisis intervention support to staff and independent contractors
• Create, train, implement, and monitor ISPs and BISSPs
• Teach positive behavior support training and oversee the behavior committee for the state

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification: Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), recognized by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a BCBA, specifically in developing and implementing behavior support plans.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, including staff direction and development.
• Skills: Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical, administrative, and organizational abilities. Must have effective listening and interpersonal skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Additional Requirements: A valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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