Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Positive Support Analyst (formerly Behavior Analyst)

Reports To: Director of Unit-Based Services Status: Exempt

Job Summary

A positive support analyst oversees the consistent implementation and development of the positive behavior support plan in coordination with the positive support professional. The positive support analyst provides training, direction for data collection, and analysis. They ensure feedback and communication with the positive support professional.

Minimum Qualifications:
21 years of age or older

Have obtained a baccalaureate degree, master?s degree or a PhD in a social services discipline OR meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Practitioner as defined in Minn. Stat. §245.462, subd. 17.

Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst or Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.

4 years of supervised experience conducting functional behavior assessments and designing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of positive practices behavior support strategies for people who exhibit challenging behaviors, as well as co-occurring mental disorders and neurocognitive disorders.

Eligible as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Human Services

Valid driver?s license and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company?s insurance carrier; possession of a personal vehicle for use in performing work-related activities, and necessary insurance coverage

Essential Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
Ability to carry out department objectives with limited supervision

Communicate effectively in writing and verbally at a level that meets performance requirements

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, public, and other employees

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level that meets the performance requirements

Ability to use a computer effectively, and complete word processing and data entry tasks

Available to work flexible hours and locations

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Willingness to take initiative and adapt to circumstances

Ability to maintain positive working relations with staff and other related persons

Ability and willingness to maintain a positive demeanor

Willingness to respect the lifestyle choices of others, including but not limited to: sexuality, religion, and political affiliation

Possession of sight/ hearing senses, or use of prosthetic devices which enable these senses to function adequately

Possess good health and demonstrate emotional stability

Areas of Responsibility

Complete an individualized functional behavior assessment.

Oversees consistent implementation of the behavior support plan in coordination with the positive support professional.

May be required to assist with gathering information for the initial assessment.

Provides training, direction for data collection, and data analysis

Ensures essential feedback and communication with the positive support professional

Communicates with all levels of management to ascertain future training needs and takes appropriate steps to meet those needs

Recommends and implements new procedures to ensure the efficient operation of training services

Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county, and internal operations laws, policies, and requirements, pertaining to areas of responsibilities

Frequently transports clients in personal vehicle

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible, however in no way is it stated or implied that these are the only duties you are required to perform. Other related duties necessary to meet the needs of the organization may be assigned to you.

Working Conditions:
The Positive support analyst:
Is subject to flexible hours

Occasionally travels in the community in own vehicle

May be required to observe general dress code guidelines

Sits, stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours

Is subject to interruptions and imposed deadlines

Is subject to frequent problem-solving activities

Has regular contact with clients, staff, and the general public

May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, staff, family members, or the general public

May be subject to physically aggressive clients

May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds, or pet reptiles

May be exposed to second-hand smoke, odors, dust, cleaning products, etc. throughout the workday

Attends and participates in a variety of educational programs designed to increase knowledge and expertise in the field

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