Behavior Intervention Specialist

Hope Human Services•Lakewood, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hope Human Services is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status. Hope Human Services is an EEO employer - Vets/Disabled. At Hope, we believe in creating exceptional life experiences for the people we support and our employees! We strive to improve the quality of life for those we support through compassionate, innovative, and extraordinary service. The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) participates as a member of the Autism Intensive Model (AIM) team within Supported Living for Hope Human Services clients. This position focuses on delivering evidence-based practice driven services to clients in Supported Living, and have an Autism diagnosis. Clients within the AIM program may have a significant deficit in communication and interaction, and/or repeated behaviors or interests, that impact their quality of life. AIM program works directly with the client and their care team to implement a person-driven treatment plan and training goals, contriving opportunities to focus on client skill-development. Our work is challenging and rewarding! We are a premier provider of Residential Services in Washington State with a focus on high quality, individualized, caregiving services for adults with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age
Have experience with individuals with Autism
Have one year experience as a qualified Behavioral Specialist/RBT
Must be able to travel to various program locations and work flexible hours which can include evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the individuals we support
Proof of vehicle insurance and an acceptable driving record
Able to pass federal and state background checks and maintain clearance during employment
Ability to interface with multiple data collection systems (e.g. Therap, Microsoft Forms, Google suite, etc.)
High School Diploma (Required)
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Working directly with clients on targeted goals and skill-development using evidence-based practices
Accurately collecting/reviewing data and participating in collaboration meetings
Responsible for the implementation and training of supports
Works collaboratively with all other disciplines to ensure all needs are met for the individuals
Consult and assist with implementation of communication alternatives, adaptive equipment, daily routines, and activity schedules as needed
Provide training to Supported Living staff as related to the plan and implementation of services
Attend weekly clinical meetings with the AIM team
Ensure that all documentation is in place and accurate prior to the meeting
Ensure that all needed “to-dos” are completed prior to the meeting

Benefits

Guaranteed 40 Hours of Work per Week
Paid for scheduled hours, regardless of billable service hours
Paid Travel Time Mileage Reimbursement
HEALTH BENEFITS, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE, AND EAP with other voluntary product options
401K plan available after one year anniversary
PAID TIME OFF Bi-weekly allotment resulting in an annual total of 128 hours of PTO
PAID TRAINING – RBT, 75Hr certificate, CPR, TB, among other clinical specific training programs
HOLIDAY PAY- Four paid holidays each year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health benefits
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance