REOUIRED OUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of learning theory, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and data collection procedures; the ability to implement detailed, specific behavior treatment plans; the ability to make accurate observations; communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; the ability to document timely and accurately in the medical record; the ability to record and represent data in statistical forms; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social sciences, education, special education, or a closely related field; and
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience working in a clinical setting under professional clinical supervision.

Supplemental Information

• Implement behavior support plans for RICLAS, provide staff training, model behavioral interventions, observations, utilization of best practices and treatment modalities and clinical interventions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data collection and monitoring behavior progress.
• Ability to collaborate across an interdisciplinary team.
• Certification in de-escalation and/or Safety Care and willingness to become a certified de-escalation and/or Safety Care trainer preferred – the role of the trainer is to assist with training all RICLAS employees.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with co-occurring diagnoses.
• Knowledge of CMS Home and Community Based Services Final Rule, The Olmstead Decision and Division initiatives.
• State-wide travel to all residential sites, off-site meetings, community-based settings, and training as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirements

For all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH, proof of immunity against:

• Measles,
• Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (Chickenpox),
• Tetanus,
• Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
• Hepatitis B titers,
• Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

• Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
• Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.