Behavior Consultant

Yamhill County   McMinnville , OR   Full-time
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YAMHILL COUNTY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Behavior Consultant
(HS Specialist I/QMHA)
Enhanced Residential & Outreach Programs
Salary: $3668- $4209/month (DOE) with Excellent Benefits
Job #ER21-156
Recruitment closes January 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

 

The Behavior Consultant
This is a regular ,full-time position for a Human Services Specialist I (QMHA) to work on the Behavior Support Services (BSS) team. Behavior Consultants offer outreach support and education to clients and care providers to promote improved social and emotional functioning. Our program provides BSS in Yamhill, Polk, and Marion Counties. Behavior Consultants work within a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) model to develop supports within the environment and improve interactions with caregivers in order to address issues with challenging behaviors, cognitive processing, communication skills, self-help activities, impulse control and/or adaptive skills. Consultants use observation, interviews, and environmental assessments to develop behavior support plans and teach caregivers how to carry out and revise the plan through individual coaching, group training, and modeling.

 

The Qualifications
A master’s degree in human services related field (or equivalent) is required or a bachelor’s degree in
human services related field plus at least one year of related work experience. An appropriate
combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree. Must meet eligibility to
become credentialed as a certified QMHA through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon
(MHACBO). A license to drive in the state of Oregon is required. Must be able to successfully complete CPI NonViolent Crisis Intervention training and maintain this certification during employment. Experience working with vulnerable individuals, developing behavior support plans, and providing staff training preferred. Will be subject to completion of a background check.

 

Excellent Benefits. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

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Yamhill County

McMinnville , OR