QIDP-Qualify Intellectual Disabilities - Brooklyn at Independent living Association, Inc – Staten Island, New York

Job Description

Independent Living Association is seeking a dynamic Behavioral Intervention Specialist to provide psychological services for all Individuals in the residences

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Evaluating the Individuals enrolled in all ILA programs.

Draft behavior plans, as well as monitor the individuals' behavior data and psychiatric issues.

In-servicing the staff about behavioral issues.

Draft clinical presentations for the Human Rights Committee (HRC), Individualized Service Plan (ISP) review meetings, ILA Residential Staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

Interface with psychiatric, psychotherapy and psycho-sexual services when necessary. Conduct monthly audits and submit it to the supervisor.

Secures required consents from families, ASC, Human Rights committee for medical treatment (including medication), behavior modification plans, restrictive equipment.

Services a consumer advocates at interdisciplinary team, incident Review and Human Rights Meetings.

Attends as the individuals advocate to all Day Program, court and any other mandated meeting/hearing.

Writes appropriate sections of the Individuals Comprehensive Function Assessment and Semi-Annual Review.

Coordinate Human Rights information/Documentation.

Extensive experience in Behavioral Intervention with OPWDD population.