A&S FACILITATOR - 07152025-69372

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, PUTNAM COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position is designed as Work from Home (Remote).

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: psychology, social science, human science, education, health science, or behavior science and minimal of two years of experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduation equivalent to a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields of study: social science, human science, education, psychology, health science, or behavior science can substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis at a maximum of one year.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

1. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the duration of employment.
2. Must complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
3. Within 1 year, must acquire START certification and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Overview

Under general supervision this classification is responsible for facilitating direct and indirect crisis stabilization support and services for assigned caseloads within specified regions. Employees in this classification will collect data, conduct consultations, and set up intervention services, as well as provide training to clients.

Responsibilities

1. Provides on-site and/or remote consultation and intervention services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as needed. Scope and type of consultation and intervention services is dependent on client needs.
2. Conducts individualized assessments for assigned referrals. Gathers and reviews records and interviews informants.
3. Collects client information and records to organize necessary internal program reports which will allow for developing individualized crisis stabilization plans for assigned caseloads.
4. Coordinates external partnerships for assigned individuals. External partnership entities can encompass third party agencies and organizations.
5. Provides appropriate training for caregivers and/or external partnership entities when necessary.
6. Maintains appropriate industry knowledge to perform needed interventions and trainings appropriately.
7. Acts as liaison and advocate for the client. Oversees the totality of the client experience during service enrollment.
8. Facilitates meetings among key stakeholders and team members to identify emerging client needs and make adjustments to individualized plan.
9. Provides 24/7/365 on-call services, including nights and weekends on a rotating schedule.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Resourcefulness
3. Optimizes Work Processes
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Situational Adaptability

Knowledge:

1. English Language
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Therapy and Counseling
4. Psychology

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Judgment and Decision Making
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Service Orientation
5. Instructing

Abilities:

1. Auditory Attention
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Deductive Reasoning
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer/Laptop
2. Mobile Phone
3. Vehicle
4. Tablet
5. Printer