Job Description
Benefits include: Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually. Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”. Schedule: Monday-Friday - hours can range from day time to early evening during weekdays. Successful applicant(s) will have the ability to work with hiring manager to develop a schedule that will accommodate their needs and program needs. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required and compensated. Overview The Rehabilitation Specialist utilizes specific interventions to support, educate and teach children and their care givers and significant others the skills necessary to maximize functioning and minimize or eliminate behaviors and/or patterns of thinking which are interfering with making positive gains. This position utilizes their training (agency provided training available) in applied behavior analysis, positive behavior teaching, motivational interviewing, integrated health and wellness and zones of regulation to carryout treatment plans devised by a variety of professionals including mental health clinician, occupational therapist, behavior analyst, medical provider and speech therapist. Interventions are structured and specific and designed to promote maximum gains within identified time frames. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team including the professionals identified above and provides services in the home, school, community and other locations. Populations of focus include children with emotional disorders, mental illness, autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. Responsibilities Actively participates in required trainings including but not limited to applied behavior analysis, positive behavior teaching, motivational interviewing, integrated health and wellness and zones of regulation. Demonstrates competency and adherence to these models of intervention consistently throughout work with clients. Implements identified interventions designed to improve behavioral, emotional, relational, social, and daily living skills. Provides support, consultation and education to parents, teachers, caregivers and others involved in the child’s life to promote universal programming across all areas of the child’s/adult’s environment (generalization), Implements treatment interventions, utilizing practices identified by the assessing practitioner and in keeping with agency supported training. Provides timely accurate documentation and completes program-specific charting, entry of outcome data, and data-tracking. Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive. Qualifications Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job. Willingness to participate in all agency required and supported training and to utilize strategies and interventions as prescribed by training and assessing provider Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry. -OR- Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO. Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information. Must complete a 40-hour class to become a registered behavior technician within 4 weeks of hire. (see http: www.bacb.com for more information on becoming a RBT). ABA experience a plus. Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred. Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision. Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discriminatio