Indianapolis - Behavior Consultant

With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

The Behavior Consultant is responsible for providing direct behavior management consultation services to clients, staff members, and family members and/or caregivers. These services include client observation, the development and documentation of specific behavior management plans, direct intervention with clients, education and training for staff and caregivers, provides crisis intervention, and service coordination, among others.

• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
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• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Attends and participates in Child and Family Team meetings.
• Provides comprehensive functional assessment of behavior for each client served.
• Provides training for staff regarding behavior management plans/approaches.
• Implements, coordinates, monitors, documents, evaluates, and revises behavior programs.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgment of rights, and dignity at all times.
• Provides case management services for the family if/when necessary.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Provides written documentation of behavior management service via monthly reports.
• Submits documentation (behavior plans, monthly notes, etc.) per DCS service standards policy.
• Maintains prescribed level of productivity.
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Education:

• Must meet one of the following:
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, school psychology, counseling, social work, special education, or another applied health service area of psychology.
• Be a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed under IC 25-23.6
• Be a licensed clinical social worker under IC 25-23.6
• Be a licensed mental health counselor under IC 25-23.6
• Have a master’s degree in a human services field and be able to demonstrate five (5) years of experience in devising, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans

Experience: 3 years of directly relevant applied experience in the implementation of behavioral interventions and working with individuals with intellectual difficulties preferred.

Equipment Familiarity: Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• License eligibility preferred.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

Abilities:

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and self-awareness of personal bias.
• Knowledge of current best practice model in maladaptive replacement behaviors.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices, and varying family backgrounds and histories.
• Ability to physically manage and restrain clients when necessary, including ability to assist in lifting, maneuvering, and physically supporting individuals up to 200 pounds; ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, for long periods of time. May also be required to stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, run, kneel and have full dexterity and agility.
• Budgeting knowledge and skills.
• Procedural analysis.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.