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Description: An Adult Care Specialist (ACS) is responsible for the day-to-day execution of a behavioral health plan created by the client and behavior analyst in a clinical setting.  This can include things like coaching clients through social situations, managing challenging behaviors, increasing skills in self-advocacy and independent living skills, and collecting data. Staff will be assigned to a primary location, but may be required to travel to other locations up to 25% of the time. Mileage will be paid for those who travel between locations. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Communicate with the Supervisor on therapeutic strategies and implement changes as directed

• Perform all necessary documentation and data collection on client goals each session

• Ensure all appointments have required documentation & are converted promptly for billing to insurance

• Arrange coverage for clients when absent to ensure consistency of therapy services

• Communicate with supervisors regarding client progres

• Report any violations according to company policies, or state and/or federal regulations

• Assist clients with daily activities including: job coaching, recreational activities, and outings. 

• Engage clients in fun and functional activities designed to target therapeutic goals

• Understand and implement all client protocols including behavior plans/crisis plans as determined by the Supervisor 

• Maintain organization of all items utilized for therapy

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all therapy areas

• Ensure the health and safety of the client at all times

• Abide by all company policies & procedures,  demonstrate company values in all areas of employment

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Other important duties for ACS may include: 

• Administering medications

• Taking clients on regular community outings

• Implementing behavior contracts

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking and standing, occasional running, occasional sitting

• Occasional crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling and climbing to interact with and assist clients

• Frequent climbing of stairs and ramps to navigate the facility

• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to assist clients 

• Frequent need to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry. Lifting typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items

• Constant need to walk and assist with transporting clients 

• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms 

• Frequent need to complete tasks in noisy environments

• Constant need to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as a new or different workspace and schedule, and having to learn new or different tasks

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, occasional exposure to hot or cold weather

• The population cared for will contain patients that are agitated, uncooperative, impulsive, disruptive, and verbally/physically aggressive

 

Additional Requirements:

• Must have valid Driver’s License 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 

• Must be able to pass a background check 

• Must have H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent 

 

Employee Benefits:

• Health Benefits 

• Paid Time Off

• Safety Care Training

• Client specific medication administration training

• CPR training

• paid training

• direct access to supervisors for daily support.