Program Director of Residential Behavioral Services
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating, developing and managing behavioral services in CR’s residential programs and supervising behavior support staff. Responsible for all behavioral assessments, behavior program development and program implementation to people with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
· To supervise Behavior Specialists, Contractors, BCaBAs and BCBAs in CRs Intermediated Care Facilities (ICF) and Medicaid waiver programs and other supported living situations.
· To ensure all clinical documentation, including but not limited to behavior support plans, quarterly reports and consents are completed on time, provided to the necessary agencies and that all records are maintained in Credible.
· To regularly audit and monitor documentation of behavioral services to ensure Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and licensing compliance.
· To serve as point of contact for and monitor all obligations described in the ICF regulations.
· To monitor monthly billing and/or documentation for the programs, including tracking monthly metrics to ensure budgetary requirements are met.
· To complete a series of functional behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans for adults with developmental disabilities.
· To complete behavioral observations and role model plan implementations to staff.
· To complete all behavioral assessments for those referred to CR ,in conjunction with the admissions team,
· Analyze behavior data to prepare quarterly reports and attend IDT meetings.
· To develop, maintain and coordinate any external behavioral services with the behavior management and local human rights committees, families, day programs or other members of the interdisciplinary team.
· To attend local human rights and behavior management committees to present quarterly reports and to maintain all necessary LHRC affiliations.
· To ensure all residential behavior support plans encompass needs at relevant day programs or other service providers.
· To maintain certification as a Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) instructor and provide at least one training per month to CR staff.
· To provide training to Behavioral Competencies to CR staff at least bi-monthly.
· To provide clinical supervision for those staff approved for supervisions towards their BCaBA or BCBA certification.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
· Master’s degree in related human services field.
· Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed as a Behavior Analyst in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
· Must be an approved supervisor by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
· Five (5) years of experience in developmental disabilities, behavior management and/or therapeutic consultation with documented progressive clinical and administrative responsibilities.
· Knowledge of functional assessments and experience in developing behavior plans required.
· Must drive and have reliable transportation.
· Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Working Environment:
· Residential programs, day programs and community settings for people with developmental disabilities, mental illness or other disabilities.
· Must use universal precautions.
Supervision Received:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Services.
Supervision Exercised:
Provides direct supervision to the Behavior Specialists, Contractors, BCaBAs and BCBAs.