Behavior Intervention Specialist
About The Position
Hope Human Services is expanding its Mobile Diversion Services to locations between Tacoma and Vancouver. Mobile Diversion is a short-term stabilization service intended to help stabilize individuals in their current environments and avoid restrictive placements such as psychiatric holds, hospitals, or incarceration. The service uses wraparound teams, support training and coaching, individual skill building, resource development, crisis management training, and individualized interventions. The Behavior Intervention Specialist works primarily through direct engagement with individuals in their home environments, with an emphasis on data collection, observation, and coaching on appropriate supports. The position supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and works with the clinical team and other disciplines to meet individual needs. The role is full-time, pays $23.00–$25.00 per hour, and is based in person. It offers guaranteed 40 hours of work per week and paid travel time.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have one year of behavioral health experience.
- Have an associate degree; the posting also identifies a bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field as preferred.
- Hold a driver's license.
- Be able to travel to various program locations and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
- Provide proof of vehicle insurance and have an acceptable driving record.
- Pass federal and state background checks and maintain clearance during employment.
- Be able to use multiple data collection systems, such as Therap, ALP, and Microsoft Forms.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Supported Living, Community Protection, and/or Crisis Diversion.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field, such as behavior analysis, psychology, or education.
- One year of experience as a qualified Behavioral Specialist or Trainer, or a relevant license such as BCaBA or RBT.
Responsibilities
- Review collected data and participate in collaboration meetings and indirect resource, program, and plan development.
- Implement supports for the clinical and behavioral support needs of individuals served, including plans for individuals with complex care needs.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure the needs of individuals are met.
- Support the clinical team in developing specific support plans and other plans and protocols as needed.
- Attend and demonstrate Green Zone, Ukeru, and Right Response training.
- Engage directly with individuals in their home environments, collecting data, observing, and coaching on appropriate supports.
Benefits
- Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week
- Paid travel time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health benefit options for full-time employees
- Employer-funded basic life insurance of $15,000, available to full-time and part-time employees
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Accident coverage
- Hospital coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Legal assistance
- Identity theft coverage
- Pet discount program
- 401(k) options following one year of employment
- Paid time off, accruing to an annual total of 128 hours
- Paid training, including a 75-hour certificate, CPR, Nurse Delegation, NAR maintenance, TB, and Food Handlers card training, among other clinical-specific training
- Promotional opportunities and a career track
- Four paid holidays each year
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
