Job: Assistant Director of Clinical Services

BFAIR
771 South Church Street
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247

Phone:413-664-9382
Fax:413-664-6293
Website:bfair.org

Company Description:
We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through: a dedication to excellence; diverse service options;safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, age, and disability, military or veteran status, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being an member of the Reserves or National Guard. Also it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law should be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Business Name: Berkshire Family & Individual Resources

Job Title:
Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Salary Range:Location:
South Berkshire, Berkshire County
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Some High School Coursework
5+
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
BCBA - Preference: Required
Description:

The Assistant Director (AD) is primarily responsible for assisting with the development of Positive Behavioral Support Plans, Behavior Modifying Medication Treatment Plans, a variety of data collection systems, and working with direct care staff and managers to enhance understanding and proper utilization of PBS plans and ensuring that individuals served receive appropriate and consistent support and guidance needed to achieve their own personal goals and to develop necessary skills and healthy behaviors. The BCBA will also maintain a caseload in adult services. The AD will also collaborate with outside agencies to assist with collaborative treatment goals. The AD is responsible for the oversight of PBS plans developed by Behavior Specialists working in adult services and takes an active role in agency-wide PBS implementation.

Requirements:

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Required to hold an active board certification with the BACB coupled with 5 years of experience in program development, implementation and administration including clinical and practical experience serving adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges. The position requires strong organizational skills, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to communicate effectively. Ability to complete all initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, driving record, E-Verify, Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e., nursing). A valid US driver’s license and ready access to a vehicle.

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain all certifications needed in the program including CPR, First Aid, Safe Techniques to Avoid Restraint and Training (START), and BFAIR Human Rights Training. May need to attend workshops, seminars or BFAIR functions as needed for job development.