The Behavior Assistant’s primary responsibilities are to complete observations and quality assurance checks in the Utah County Chrysalis Program as assigned by the Clinical Director or Behavior Analyst. Other responsibilities may include assisting with research, auditing behavior data, grave yard shift checks, and being the secretary for the Human Rights Committee. Other duties will also be assigned by the Clinical Director, Behavior Analyst and/or Area Director. Chrysalis Provides appropriate support for individuals to help them gain greater independence by making a difference daily in applying the five Chrysalis Values: Respect, Safety, Fun, Mentoring and Accountability

Essential Functions:

· Punctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required and the employee must be able adhere to their workplace schedule in order to ensure proper support to the people served

· Stay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to other employees and individuals

· Support the work related needs of the behaviorist

· Have good public relations skills in working with a variety of outside professionals and state employees.

· Computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other data bases, and basic math skills are necessary.

· Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form

· Demonstrated supervisory skills, ability to prioritize work, and able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames

Position Qualifications:

· 18 years of age or older

· High school diploma or GED

Training and Certifications

· Complete all initial and on-going training requirements within established time frames

· Complete annual CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training (All Employees)

· Obtain and maintain SOAR certification (All Employees)

· Obtain and maintain Food Handler’s Permit and T.B Test (Utah employees)

· MEDS (Nevada)

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Miscellaneous:

· Serve as an official representative of Chrysalis and market a positive image

· Follow the Provider Code of Conduct

· Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director, Behavior Analyst, Associate Director and/or Area Director

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, feel, and handle objects; reach with arms, bend over, stoop, and/or crouch to file and/or make copies. Occasionally the employee is required to walk or stand, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an indoor environment where the temperature is usually moderate and the noise level is minimal. The employee may be exposed to various environments including, but not limited to the following: aggressive individuals, may come into contact with blood and/or salvia, and other OPIM.

This position description is intended to provide some guidelines for job expectation and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Chrysalis reserves its right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate