Positive Support Analyst Mental Health and Behavioral Professional

Job Description

Developichting and implement programs and services to remediate behavioral and social problems for persons served. Positive Support Analyst must have competencies in areas related to:

• Behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approved alternatives
• Data collection, tracking and reporting; demonstrated expertise with populations of mental health and cognitive impairments
• Ethical considerations related to behavioral services
• Functional assessment; measurement of behavior and interpretation of data
• Identifying desired outcomes and selecting intervention strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
• Training nouve employees and supervisors
• Support plan monitoring and revisions
• Performing onsite assessments of clients in programs all over the state of Minnesota
• Conducting trainings and professional development for operation employees at all levels.

Group home experience strongly preferred.

Must communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills. Experience with functional behavior assessment/functional behavior analysis. Experience in the development and implementation of affective/social skill lessons. Must have good decision‑making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, flexible, and have management experience. Must be qualified in one of the following ways:

• Have four years of supervised experience working directly with people who exhibit challenging behaviors as well as co‑occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders; and meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Baccalaureate degree, master’s degree, or PhD in a social services discipline
• Meet the qualifications of a mental health practitioner as defined in Minnesota Statutes 245.462, subdivision 17
• Board‑certified behavior analyst or board‑certified assistant behavior analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

The typical hours worked are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; however, work schedule may change depending on the scheduling needs of individuals. Appointments may occur in the early morning, evening or on the weekend to best meet the needs of the person served.

All direct and indirect billable time will be documented in case notes. Requirement of 80% of work hours are billable.

No supervision required (Positive Support Analyst, Positive Support Professional)

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.