Quality & Behavioral Support Coordinator

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time services have grown to support children adults and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings day programs employment assistance managed care and home and community based services. Since inception our purpose and mission has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve their families and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

Our mission is to create opportunities for and with people. This encompasses not only individuals and families for whom we provide services and supports to but also employees and stakeholders. We believe in the individuals families and employees who are part of our organization and that opportunities can and should be created through all of our actions.

If you are looking for a career with a company whose focus is to create opportunities for and with people RISE is the company for you.
RISE is in a search to hire a Quality and Behavior Support Coordinator responsiblefor providing behavioral supports that include to model teach and provide 1:1 direct behavioral intervention and skills to individuals who are receiving support from RISE. Additionally this role provides support to RISE management and direct care staff on behavioral supports best practices. Shall demonstrate knowledge of relevant RISE and AZ funding agency policies and procedures implement these policies as required and do so in a manner that embraces the RISE mission vision and values. Supervise and support Quality and Behavior Support Specialists.

• Standardization:Provide supervision and guidance to Support Specialists responsible for the development implementation and monitoring of behavior plans ensuring plans are appropriate effective and submitted within required timelines. Assure specialists are following organizational policies and documentation requirements for Incident Reporting including the timely completion and submission as required. Contribute to training for district programs.
• Documentation:Writes implements and updates Behavior Plans (BPs) with ABA based principles. Plans must support individuals in achieving the outcomes identified in their PCSP while promoting skill development independence and quality of life. Ensure correct data collection for BP and trains staff on approved BP for each specific member. Monitor the effectiveness of behavior plans through regular review of data reports and team feedback ensuring that interventions are producing meaningful outcomes for the member. Completes timely documentation required for Incident Reporting.
• Monitoring:Performs in-person monitoring for BP compliance ensure proper documentation in member files reviews and give feedback for implementation of BP provides in-person behavioral support for group homes and day programs.
• Therap:Enters BPs in Therap monitors data in Therap provides support and trains staff in Therap.
• Support:Attends PCSP meetings for all assigned members provides homes and day programs with additional behavioral support attends all special meetings as assigned i.e. PRC emergency meetings ART meetings etc. provides feedback to parents schools and other caregivers as appropriate and provides support with HAB goals.
• Training:Provides State trainings such as First Aid CPR RANE Article 9 & Prevention and Support as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Preferred)
• Experience and education in the field of developmental disabilities or related field (Preferred)
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with managing challenging behaviors
• Reliable transportation to the work site
• Must be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned

Travel

• Travel up to 50% of the time

Work Authorization and Clearance

• Ability to pass criminal background check including Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card drug test and driving record check

Physical & Mental Requirements

• May include the ability to physically assist people as needed including but not limited to minimum of 25 lbs lifting and/or physically supporting or restraining the person with or without assistance from another person
• May require the ability to walk kneel stand and other movements in order to implement interventions or assist people in activities of daily living hygiene mobility and cleaning of their home and/or property (e.g. wheelchair etc.)
• Patience and the ability to adapt to the challenges of assisting some people with daily living skills that may involve repetition and longtime effort before results are achieved
• Ability to exercise restraint/self-control in potentially volatile situations including being confronted verbally and/or physically in a threatening or aggressive manner by people receiving support and may include the ability to deal with and redirect aggressive behavior that may require approved restraint
• Ability to quickly respond to health safety and emergency situations
• Ability to work under stressful conditions that may include dealing with difficult behaviors and situations while handling multiple work assignments
• Ability to have appropriate interactions and advocate with community and community partners while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Equipment Normally Used:
Computer copy machine telephone fax machine postage machine other office equipment as necessary

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

RISE offers competitive pay wages depending on experience and excellent benefits.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
(a) Dedicated fax
(b) Dedicated emailDISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail -4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1- Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.