Behavioral Specialist - MACON, GA at SPROUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC – Macon, Georgia

LOOKING FOR A BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE HOME OR SCHOOL IN THE MACON, GA AREA & SURROUNDING CITIES.

Sprout Behavioral Health is a mental health and behavioral health agency, serving youth in foster care.

BEHAVIORAL AIDE SPECIALIST and TRANSPORTERS who will earn $16-20/hour depending on experience, caseload and expertise. Behavioral Aides & Mentors typically takes place in youth’s homes and in the MACON, GA AREA & SURROUNDING CITIES.

Why work for Sprout!?

• Decide when and where you work
• We match you with youth
• Earn great pay, keep flexible hours and travel stipend
• Earn additional income by referring new youth and staff to Sprout!

What are the role and responsibilities of Behavioral Specialist and Transporters?

• The Behavior Specialist will provide behavioral support and intervention services for youth & young adults.

This position is intended to provide community-based services; target population consists of individuals that have or had risk of school suspension due to behaviors, juvenile justice involvement, out-of-home placement, or individuals transitioning back into the community after experiencing out-of-home placement.

• Transportation is a big ask. Provide transportation to various DFCS required appointments or services (school, visitation, placement to foster/group home/facility, etc.)
• Provide skill building and behavior management in the home, community, school or hotel setting.
• Provide supervision to family members that are receiving supervised visitation for families that are working towards reunification.
• Provide skill building and behavior management in the community in coordination with the therapist and care coordination
• Assist with personal development, school performance, work performance, and functioning in the social and family environment through teaching skills/strategies to ameliorate the effect of behavioral health symptoms.
• Provide individuals with personal development skills (de-escalation techniques, communication skills, home/social behaviors, etc.).
• Manage a caseload of up to 10-12 clients; The number of consumers on caseload is based on the frequency of sessions and typical direct service hours
• Must be willing to work in the community neighborhoods, the home, school, and hotel settings
• Collaborate and communicate with an assigned care coordinator, therapist, caregiver, daycares, schools, courts, and other entities involved with the plan related to the family
• Support the consumer/family in managing or preventing crisis situations; Notify the appropriate clinical staff or agency before, during, or after crisis situations
• Traveling to home and/or schools is required, with sessions being held face-to-face in the community at a minimum of 75% of the time; telehealth sessions are allowed for certain situations after being discussed with and approved by the supervisor
• 50% of sessions must be done in the home to be able to model learned skills, interventions, etc. with caregivers
• Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with policy
• Attend agency meetings and trainings
• Adhere to the vision and mission of the agency

RequirementsBAs should have the skills listed below

• Love of working with young people and building relationships
• Is flexible, reliable, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
• BA/Mentors will work closely with other supports to meet the needs and goals of our youth
• Willing to work weekends or weekdays
• Core knowledge of providing behavioral support
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to work both independently with little supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal position for someone with direct service experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing Behavior Aide/Paraprofessional Services (currently provides services or has direct experience) or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field OR high school diploma and 5 years’ experience in the human services field.
• Human Services degrees are Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, Criminal Justice (only with Juvenile experience/DJJ)
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Have reliable transportation
• Strong administrative skills
• Access to the internet, a computer, and a smart phone
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Must be resourceful, an independent and critical thinker, and self-motivated

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• Must pass background checks
• Liability Insurance (Required)