Behavioral Specialist START Program - Bridgewell

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings in response to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making everyday count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of people we support, and they bring energy, ideas and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement: Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic self. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse range of experiences that enrich our community each day.

Summary: Supports Bridgewell's mission by working with individuals on a 1:1 basis to support achieving goals for independence. Works in conjunction with other team members and services as needed to identify obstacles and potential support strategies that would help the individual manage and overcome those obstacles to implement strategies in their lives.

Schedule: 24 hours, must be available Fridays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with START Clinicians to provide on-site support for individuals referred by DDS.
2. Based on the status/needs of the individual referred, work with the individual and team to: identify relevant goals to be addressed, assist in determining measurable outcomes for services provided, and work towards identifying possible strategies for managing or overcoming obstacles and attaining identified outcome.
3. Facilitate implementation of recommended supports by individuals support network (i.e. family/staff) through providing information, feedback, and modeling of the supports.
4. Identify potential community-based support networks that would be relevant/helpful for the individuals needs.
5. Provide transportation when required as part of the identified goals for the individual.
6. Attend clinical/team meetings for assigned individuals when possible.
7. Complete progress notes for all work done with/for assigned individuals.
8. Provide other documentation as necessary/requested.
9. Maintain FA/CPR certification as well as PABC certification.
10. Attend in-service trainings and conferences as needed/appropriate.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field.
2. Must have had at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably dually diagnosed individuals (developmental and psychiatric disabilities).

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Strong leadership and problem solving skills
2. Strong clinical skills
3. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniques
4. Ability to work independently
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sources
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Demands:

1. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
2. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
3. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Why Should You Apply: If top benefits alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a positive impact in the work you do.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.