BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Company: Oaks Integrated Care
Location: Berkeley Heights
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Behavioral Support Specialist, you will work within our adult partial care programs located throughout Southern New Jersey.

Schedule: Full-time; Mon - Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Competencies:

The potential employee should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in varying scenarios. The candidate should possess skills in supporting individuals living with a mental health diagnosis throughout their recovery with a compassionate and person-centered approach. The qualified candidate should have experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques; the ability to promote a team environment; process and supports socialization and group interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams;
• Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Respond to client needs during programming;
• Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals who may be experiencing an increase in symptoms;
• Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment;
• Utilize supportive techniques to redirect consumers to participate in program activities;
• Complete incident reports as needed within required timeframes;
• Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed;
• Collaborate with community providers to ensure consumer continuity of care;
• Maintain courteous and respectful interactions with clients, family/support people and community members;
• Provide support in the daily operational needs of the program, as needed;
• Other duties as assigned Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vision plan
  • Retirement plan
  • Flexible spending plans
  • EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
  • Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
  • Team-oriented environment - we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications:
    • High School diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field;
    • Associates Degree with 1 years of experience with the behavioral health population OR;
    • Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred.
      
      All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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