Behavior Professional: Independent (BPI)

_Vision Statement for Behavior Professional Independent:_ * The Behavior Professional: Independent position is a pivotal role within SilverNail NW.
Its fundamental duty is to set a consistent standard of excellence for all Professional Behavior Support Services.
Their duties and responsibilities affect; the quality of life for those we support, the morale, turnover, and effectiveness of Direct Support Professionals (DSP), the efficiency of community partners, and SilverNail NW’s reputation.
Independent behavior professionals at SNNW will have already established an understanding of Oregon's Administrative Rules for providing services to people who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities in Oregon.
*Hiring Timelines:* This position will be posted through December 8th and will begin in January 2024.
*Behavior Professional: Independent (BPI) Position Description* Position Title: Behavior Professional: Independent with or without OIS.
Reports To: Behavior Services Manager, Central Supervises: Not Applicable Hybrid/ work from home with travel area 100-mile radius from Klamath County.
Willingness to travel at least twice per fiscal quarter to Deschutes and once to Marion County for training and to Counties east, west, and north of Klamath.
Shift/Time: Full-time positions available.
Part time positions are available.
Classification: Employee, nonexempt _Rate of Pay:_ * 22.
00 to 26.
00 per billable hour with Bachelor's Degree.
* 26.
00 to 32.
00 per billable hour with Master's degree.
* Experience along with applicable degree will be considered.
* Credentialed OIS instructor's pay may include up to 15.
00 per hour pay differential for OIS.
* Secondary language may include additional 10.
00 per hour pay differential.
* 18.
00 per training hour Emphasized experience with 24 hour Residential Services, Adult Foster (AFH), or youth/adults receiving IDD services in-home and other settings.
*Essential Functions for the Behavior Professional Independent:* Responsible for familiarity and following the Behavior Professional Guide and the OAR’s for Behavior Support Services.
This includes learning the skills for assessing and completing written supports for: * Temporary Emergency Support Plans (TESP) * Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) * Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) * Maintenance Services (Maintenance) including training _ISP training and processes including working with multiple team members_ * Participate in the assessment process, complete research, coordinate schedules, develop training materials, and ensure quality behavior support services and supports for the people who qualify for services for people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).
* Strong interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to work with families, caregivers, and people who receive supports who are under a tremendous amount of stress as well as with professionals in the community such as therapists, doctors, state, and county personnel.
* Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Expected to give clear communications to staff and to train staff in a logical fashion.
* Able to operate within the broad framework of established policies and best practices as identified by the Oregon Department of Disability Services (ODDS), the behavior professional guide for Oregon, SNNW best practices as well as policy and procedures.
* Maintain and monitor budgeted hours per service agreement or contract.
The BPI does not exceed the budgeted hours without first receiving authorization.
* Responsible for daily/weekly operations and scheduling for their own schedule.
This includes communicating changes in schedules for illness or emergency.
* Willingness to become a Certified OIS Instructor.
_Supervisory Responsibility_ * This position has no supervisory responsibility within SilverNail NW.
_Work Environment_ * Working Locations: Homes, apartments, community settings (pool, restaurants, parks, entertainment venues, offices, shelters, etc.
) and report any unsafe working conditions or safety concerns when they arise.
This position encounters exposure to the people who live in their homes, some unpleasant sights and smells, contagious infections/diseases, challenging behaviors, and or potential police contact.
May include exposure to marijuana, illicit drug use, pornographic images while conducting observations and interviews.
* This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and paper data tracking.
* Pay is based on billable activity per month.
* Must have private location at home to work.
_Physical Demands_ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Behavior Professional Independent (BPI) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* The BPI is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* The BPI involves frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion while positioning people and moving their personal equipment when conducting assessment or training activities.
* The Behavior Professional must be able to demonstrate and maintain a “G” certification in Oregon Intervention System (OIS).
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
_Position Type, Expected Hours of Work, Travel_ * BPI’s oversee their own schedule and workflow.
They work as many hours as agreed to/assigned by the Behavior Services Manager.
* BPI’s are expected to conduct observation hours based on the person-supported needs.
This may include observation of an early morning hygiene routine or Saturday night dances if this is an area of support need.
* BPI’s must make themselves available for a 6-hour block on one/two workdays for oversight/supervision, coordination, meetings, and observations (virtual or in-person).
Otherwise, the BPI can work from home.
_Position-Specific Training/Certifications/Delegations\*_ * Must be at least 18 years of age * Certificate of completion in Oregon Intervention System (OIS) for G or higher level * Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License * Copy of Current First Aid /CPR certificate * Approved criminal history * 12 hours of training per year.
* Bachelor’s degree in social science, education, or related field PLUS experience supporting a person with disabilities for at least six months.
*DSPs, Family members and self-advocates are encouraged to apply.
* _Person-Centered as, “People are at the heart of decision making to direct and control their own lives.
” This means we must:_ * Listen to, understand, and/or accept; learn about the perspective of others.
* Offer the chance for people supported to have the opportunity to experience life including the opportunity to try things, even if there is a chance the outcome may be perceived as negative.
We call this, _The dignity of risk.
_ * Use words that recognize the person first, are respectful, easily understandable, and adapt to changes.
* Balance self-determination while promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being (Important To/Important For).
* Be familiar with and comfortable with learning and modeling mindfulness skills.
Please check out our website: SilvernailNW.
com Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $22.
00 - $32.
00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Parental leave * Professional development assistance COVID-19 considerations: All new hires at SNNW are required to be fully vaccinated by the State of Oregon guidelines of October 18th, 2021 or prior to offer of employment.
Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Direct Support Professional (DSP): 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person