Behavior Specialist

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

If you're looking for something outside of a typical clinic setting where you can help people with disabilities become more independent and involved in their community, then Benchmark is the place for you! We are seeking a Behavior Specialist to work with our adult clients in Albany, GA. We provide thorough training, great challenges, and even greater fulfillment as you help individuals reach their maximum potential. The BCBA will work with 1 to 4 adults with impairments in a temporary residential home to stabilize and teach behavior and independence skills. Very flexible schedule, competitive salary and multidisciplinary team approach!

Salaried position with no billable hours. Flexible 7 day on call, 7 day off schedule.

Description: The Behavior Specialist will work with no more than 4 adults with autism or other intellectual developmental disabilities with behavioral needs in a group home setting. The BCBA will work on an interdisciplinary team managing scheduled behavior supports in the community through the state crisis program.

Benefits:

• Flexible 7 day on, 7 day off schedule.
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• In House CEU opportunities
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Profit Sharing
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to supervise
• Relocation assistance: up to $3,000
• Recertification costs covered
• Various shifts and locations

Responsibilities:

• Provide documentation of the behavioral services provided.
• Provide direct monitoring, assessment, intervention, and staff training including behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.
• Maintain system for collecting objective data regarding the skills and needs of clients served.
• Maintain system for collecting program specific information including key data points.
• Maintain quality outcome data.
• Complete functional assessment.
• Develop and implement BSP. Behavior Specialist will consult after discharge.
• Seek input and maintain effective communication with IDT, LSW Team Leader, and supervisor.
• Modify BSP's as necessary.
• Attend all agency, departmental, and client specific meetings as directed.
• Attend client psychiatric appointments and inpatient psychiatric discharge meetings.
• Conduct direct support staff training on implementation if individual behavioral support plans and related data collection.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Must be actively pursuing BCBA Certification
• Minimum of 35 hours of training and education in behavior analysis and behavior supports.
• At least two years' experience with behavior supports evaluation and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate
• BCBA must be obtained within 2 years of hire date in order to maintain employment.

EEO and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories .

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