Positive Behavior Support Specialist

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Seeking staff members to work one-on-one to teach independent living and self-management skills. Must have a strong positive behavioral support background and experience working with adults with mental health challenges, intellectual disability, and/or behavioral challenges. Must be able to implement best practices to follow positive behavior support.
Summary:
Will provide essential support and instruction in self-help and awareness skills to participant with significant behavioral challenges who is living within Village Community Services' Residential Support Program.
Essential Functions:
Maintain good communication with participants. This requires the ability to read body language, assess moods and possible trouble areas and has the skills to diffuse potentially unsafe situations.
Participate in IISP and PCSP meetings, staff meetings and training.
Model positive behavioral support techniques to co-workers.
Assist with training of staff in PBS and PBS plan.
Accompany participants and provide the support and training needed while shopping, at medical appointments and leisure activities.
Work with participants on individual finances and monthly budgets.
Able to use good verbal, reading and writing skills and be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, the community and families.
Drive agency vehicles to transport participants to work, health care appointments, leisure activities and personal needs.
Teach home and community safety skills.
Respect diversity-participants and coworkers.
Further education and training is available.
Job Requirements
Qualifications, Education, Experience:
Support Staff must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities who experience significant behavioral challenges, and must be able to implement and model best practices in positive behavior support.
Upon hire, Support Staff must have a current Washington State driver’s license with a good driving record, must pass a criminal background check and read, understand and agree to abide by Village Community Services’ Policies and Procedures.
Support Staff must have good communication skills and be able to work with our clients in a respectful and kind manner. Support Staff must be able to use good judgment, and be a positive role model and representative of Village Community Services.

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