Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist

Service area: Pascagoula MS 39567 and surrounding communities

Schedule: Day and weekend availability required; flexible scheduling

Pay frequency: Weekly

Help at Home is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and meaningful work helping individuals receive effective, consistent support in their homes and communities.

About the Role

As a Behavior Specialist, you will participate in developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans, evaluate their effectiveness, and help adjust support strategies. You will also train staff and caregivers on implementation methods and provide required documentation to Behavior Consultants. This role requires travel within a 20–50 mile radius, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel within a 20–50 mile radius, as needed.
• Availability to work day and weekend shifts.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, develop, and deliver effective training methods.
• Ability to meet applicable state background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans.
• Adjust or revise support strategies based on collected data and individual needs.
• Train staff and caregivers on support strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Submit required documentation to Behavior Consultants.
• Travel within the service area as needed to support individuals, staff, and caregivers.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health benefits and paid time off.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals with disabilities.
• An established organization with more than 40 years of care experience.
• A veteran-friendly workplace that welcomes veterans, active military members, and military spouses.

About Help at Home

Help at Home is a leading provider of in-home support for seniors and individuals with disabilities. With more than 40 years of care experience, we are committed to helping people live with dignity and independence in their homes and communities.

If you are an experienced professional committed to helping individuals receive effective behavioral support, apply online or in person to join the Help at Home team.

Behavior Specialists must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation and benefits vary by state and location so please ask for complete details at your interview.

Data Security and Privacy Statement

At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.