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Community Options, Inc. · 16 hours ago

Assistant Director of Positive Options

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

1+ years exp

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. They are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Positive Options to teach individuals with developmental disabilities essential skills for independent living and oversee behavioral support teams.

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Responsibilities

Manage and oversee duties of state and regional behavioral support teams

Recruit, train, and mentor new behavioral support staff

Conduct training on best practices in positive supports

Provide supervision to staff pursuing BCBA and BCaBA certification

Provide supervision to RBTs (registered behavioral technicians)

One on one observation and interaction with individuals

Attend at staff meetings for various locations

Complete functional assessments for identified individuals

Create prevention plans and support plans as needed

Training of staff on implementation of plans

Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning

Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals

Attend conferences, seminars, and training as assigned by the Chief Impact Officer

All other duties as assigned

Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Qualification

Board Certified Behavior AnalystBehavioral support plan developmentCommunity Options’ Gentle Teaching TrainingPositive behavioral supportsBehavioral assessments/functional analysisFirst aid certificationCPR certificationOSHA certificationMedication CertificationData collection techniquesJudgementCommunity-based support understandingTime management skills