BEHAVIOR THERAPY SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - 05072026-77496

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), DAVIDSON COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral needs.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Twelve college semester hours in one or more of the following subjects can substitute for up to one year of the required experience: Education, psychology, human services, rehabilitation, child and family studies, health care administration, or management.

Necessary Special Qualifications:
1. Complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
2. Possess a valid driver's license.
3. Be able to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Overview

An employee in this role is at the supervisory level in the Behavior Therapy Specialist sub-series, responsible for supervising Behavior Therapy Specialists on an assigned shift at the Harold Jordan Center, or its assigned transitional home(s). An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, nights, and weekends. This class differs from Behavior Therapy Specialists in that an incumbent of the latter does not supervise.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises Behavior Therapy Specialists assigned to a shift; approves leave and attendance and completes performance evaluations on subordinates, and manages the operations of the shift; assigns work activities to staff and reassigns work as necessary.
2. Monitors implementation of individual support plans and behavior support plans by subordinate staff. Monitors overtime required for coverage and calculates the amount of overtime being used.
3. Responds to crisis situations and coaches and guides subordinate staff through implementation of crisis management techniques as needed to de-escalate dangerous behavior and ensure safety of persons supported, other staff, and self. Develops, modifies, and maintains staffing schedules to ensure necessary coverage is provided for the shift.
4. Performs direct support activities for persons supported as required. Completes daily communication sheets and prepares other records and reports.
5. Visually observes persons supported and subordinate staff for quality assurance purposes and to ensure that a safe and healthy physical environment is being maintained.
6. Ensures incidents are reported during required time frames and that action is taken to maintain safety of persons supported and subordinate staff. Leads shift meetings to communicate program changes and discuss and resolve issues.
7. Ensures that personal items belonging to persons supported are maintained and stored appropriately; requests repairs and replacements as necessary. Inspects state property to ensure that items are working properly; ensures that adequate amounts of supplies to be used during the shift are available; requests repairs or replacement of equipment and supplies as necessary.
8. Monitors professional development of subordinate staff and ensures that all required trainings are completed by stated deadlines.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Decision Quality
3. Directs Work
4. Builds Networks
5. Being Resilient

Knowledge:

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. English Language
3. Therapy and Counseling
4. Public Safety and Security

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Instructing
4. Judgment and Decision Making
5. Monitoring

Abilities:

1. Auditory Attention
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Inductive Reasoning
4. Multilimb Coordination
5. Selective Attention

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Motor Vehicles
4. Two-way Radios