Program Consultant/Program Consultant Trainee 6p-6a

• Job Posting closes: 12/28/2025

Parsons State Hospital

Vision Statement: People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.

Mission Statement: To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.

AboutthePosition:

• Who canapply:Anyone(External)
• Classified/UnclassifiedService:Unclassified
• Full/Part-time:Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule:
• Eligibleto Receive Benefits:Yes
• Veterans'PreferenceEligible:Yes
• SearchKeywords:Program Consultant-BSU

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.13/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Hours are 6:00p-6:00a. Position days/hours may vary. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

This position will work under the direction of the Director of the Behavior Stabilization Unit to provide assistance with the assessment, development, and implementation of behavioral services using Applied Behavior Analytic/Positive Behavior Support procedures for individuals admitted to the Behavior Stabilization Unit. The person in this position must be able to observe and record individual target behavior accurately to carry out assessment, treatment intervention, consultation and staff training functions; implement function-based interventions as written in the individual's behavior support plan written by the Director or person certified to write behavior support plans; provide ongoing data collection and data analysis to determine effectiveness of treatment interventions; and must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with individuals, colleagues, clinicians, medical providers, and supervisors either through personal contact, telephone, or in written format. Additionally, this position will provide daily direct care supports, skills training objectives, and assist with the implementation and monitoring of ICF/IDD program activities for the individuals on the unit. This position will include weekend and holiday shifts. Further, if the Behavior Stabilization Unit is experiencing low census or staffing needs, the person in this position may be temporarily assigned to another area/cottage to serve as direct care staff based on facility needs.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

Trainees in this position will be working under the direction of the BSU's Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Parsons State Hospital is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtain certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, special education, or human services related field; or
• Certified as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; or
• Knowledge in intellectual disability, mental illness, positive behavior support, essential lifestyle planning, and person-centered support programs; experience in providing services to persons with disabilities.
• One-year experience planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted as determined by the relevant agency.

Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services

Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.

Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and DisabilityServices.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name: Crystal Edwards Phone: x 3064

Email: Fax:

Required documentsfor this application to be complete:

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Job Application Process

• Complete Paper application.Paper applications can be found at the desk of the operator or in Human Resources. Both located in the Administration Building at PSHTC. OR
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