• Job Description

  Req#: 450445

  Therapeutic Behavioral Support Counselor (Direct Care Worker) Job Description

  
  

  
  

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  
  

  The Therapeutic Behavioral Support Counselor will provide individual or group treatment for youth ages 4 to 21 using individualized defined treatment plans. They will implement treatment programs (behavioral, life skills, social skills, communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of a Master’s level supervisor, collect data on target behaviors, and meet with supervisors regularly.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum age of 18

  • Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with no more than 2 points.

  • Must be willing to drive 15 passenger van

  • Must have a satisfactory CJIS report.

  • High School diploma required, AA in psychology, social work or therapeutic recreation or a related field preferred.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills.

  • Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.

  • Must present a professional demeanor in accordance with BSF Core Values.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
  

  Administrative:

  • Document service delivery/activity in clients electronic medical record

  • Documentation is completed in accordance with established organizational procedures

  • Complete timecards in human resources information system

  Client Services Implementation/ Management:

  
  

  • Develops monthly schedule and age appropriate activities based on client treatment plan with Supervisor’s approval.

  • Operationalize the mission, vision and core values of Brighter, Stronger Foundation.

  • Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in real life environments.

  • Gather data to track progress in reaching objectives identified in the treatment plan and periodically modify the plan, under the supervision of supervisor, to

  adapt to the child's response to the intervention.

  • Implement treatment programs (behavioral, communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the supervisor.

  • Collect data on all targeted goals and meet with the supervisor to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing training.

  • Model and promote good communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to clients, customers, referral sources and the public.

  • Effectively use Brighter, Stronger Foundation behavior guidance techniques to help clients and families decrease maladaptive behaviors.

  • Works cooperatively with other BSF professionals to support clients.

  • Based on staff level, plan and initiate age and developmentally appropriate home and community based activities that directly reflect treatment plan goals.

  • Maintain consistent communication with parents, supervisors and coworkers on client goals and progress.

  • Communicate client and programmatic needs with Supervisor.

  • Ensure client routines and schedules are carried out promptly and consistently and that they are developmentally appropriate.

  • Properly report and document all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving service

  • Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with children, youth and young adults.

  
  

  Individual Performance Management:

  • Attend departmental meetings and supervision meetings as scheduled.

  • Complete annual self evaluations in accordance with the required timeline.

  • Complete all required training during the first 60 days of employment, first year, and annually.

  • Reliable attendance record.

  
  

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  
  

  • This is an interactive position which requires standing, walking, verbal communications, and sitting,

  • Must be able to move, lift up to 50 lbs

  • This position does not provide light duty

  • This is a physical position which requires constant standing, sitting, walking, running and lifting

  • This position may require working a non-conventional work week to accommodate the needs of the clients.

  • Other duties as required by the supervisor which is related to this position

  • Additional Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee who regularly works on-site will be exposed to aggressive behaviors exhibited by clients.

  
  

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

  The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

  
  

  ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee who regularly works on-site may be exposed to aggressive behaviors exhibited by clients. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Brighter, Stronger Foundation is a community based, internationally accredited, behavioral health agency with a great reputation and strong community ties. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the children and adults we serve through our Mental Health and Autism Programs. We offer a welcoming environment that focus on innovative service delivery, hiring competent staff, and great customer service.

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