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Title:
Behavioral
Support Specialist
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Date
Open: 10/1/2015
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Date
Closed: Until Filled
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Department:
Family Preservation –
Bremerton and Tacoma
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Reports to:
Clinical Supervisor
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Status:
On-call
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FLSA:
Non-Exempt
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Starting Salary/Hourly Rate:
DOE
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Program Description:
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The Family Preservation System
provides an integrated and
flexible array of strengths-based
therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs.
Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child
or prepare for the return
home of a child
from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their
strengths and abilities to address their needs
and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become
self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with
community and natural
supports that
can sustain their long
term success.
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Position Description:
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The Behavioral Support
Specialist provides one-on-one support to high-risk children and youth in
their homes and community. This includes the provision of supervision
for safety, assistance in accessing and participating in community
activities, and mentoring and coaching positive social skills. The BSS’
work will follow a plan of care for each child and family under the direction
of a Clinician. Hours are scheduled in a flexible manner based on
program, agency and family need, with no minimum hours guaranteed.
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Essential Functions:
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Receive assignment and solicit feedback from referring co-worker
about planned activities.
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Introduce themselves and the activity plans for the day to the
family.
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Participate in individual service and support plan development
upon request.
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Adapt and modify activity to fit the immediate situation and/or
family feedback.
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Provide structure and support within the agreed upon activity.
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Model and teach appropriate behavior and skills.
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Provide direct supervision and redirection of children.
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Connect and introduce youth/family to community resources in
their own community.
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Identify and access positive relationship for the child and
family.
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Identify situations that require other CCS supports to assure
prompt, effective and appropriate response.
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De-escalate and manage situations until other responders can
arrive.
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Seek assistance and report incidents to the right people at the
right time.
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Focus on successes experienced during activity or time with
family just completed.
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Communicate and summarize to the family and referring co-workers
about completed activities and observations.
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Job Requirements:
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Age 21 or older per DSHS requirements.
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High school diploma/GED.
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Washington State Counselor Registration or ability to become
registered.
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Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances
prior to an offer of employment.
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Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto
registration and automobile insurance.
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Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy
(required to provide current driving abstract).
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Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, nights,
weekends).
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Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months.
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
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Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic
Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
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Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to
deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural
situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Catholic Community Services
and Catholic Housing Services
is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.
