Behavioral Support Specialist

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct assessments, facilitate individual therapies, and create individualized treatment plans. If you are a Masters Level clinician that wants to make a difference in your community and your clients' lives, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Collection and evaluation of behavioral data;

•Observation of the participant in various settings for the purpose of developing a behavior support plan;

•Collaboration with the participant, their family, and their team for the purpose of developing a behavior support plan that must include positive practices and may not include restraint procedures (physical, chemical, or mechanical) as support strategies;

•Conducting comprehensive functional assessments of presenting issues (e.g. aggression, self-injurious behavior, law offending behavior [sexual or otherwise]);

•Development and maintenance of behavior support plans, which utilize positive strategies to support the participant, based on functional behavioral assessments;

•Conducting training related to the implementation of behavior support plans for the participant, family members, staff and caretakers;

•Implementation of activities and strategies identified in the participant’s behavior support plan;

•Monitoring implementation of the behavior support plan, and revising as needed;

•Collaboration with the participant, their family, and their team in order to develop positive interventions to address specific presenting issues; and

•Completion of required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting and development of annual planning material.

Services may be provided in the office of the Behavioral Support professional, the participant’s home or service location, or in local public community environments necessary for the provision of the Behavioral Support Services.

Direct services must be provided on a one-on-one basis.

Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work (or a closely related field)

Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment.

Complete training in positive behavioral support.

Have at least 2 years’ experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities.

1.Be at least 18 years of age.

2.Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the ISP.

3.Agree to carry out the Behavior Support outcomes included in the ISP.

4.Have criminal clearances

5.Have child abuse clearance (when the Waiver participant is under age 18)

6.Have a valid driver’s license or other state Identification.