Behavior Line Staff

Griffith Centers • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Others Griffith Centers is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and client-focused Behavior Line Staff to support individuals in achieving their personal, behavioral, and vocational goals. In this role, you will work directly with clients to build positive behaviors, develop effective coping skills, increase independence, and support success in home, community, and employment settings. If you are passionate about helping others overcome challenges, develop life skills, and reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field required.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Safety-Care certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with organizational and departmental regulations. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states may also be conducted.
• In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) preferred.
• One to two years of demonstrated experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized behavioral coaching to help clients manage and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Deliver one-on-one job coaching and support clients in vocational and community settings.
• Teach and reinforce healthy coping skills, problem-solving techniques, and emotional regulation strategies.
• Model appropriate behaviors and assist clients in developing positive social and workplace skills.
• Support clients in achieving goals outlined in their treatment and support plans.
• Collaborate with therapists, family members, caregivers, guardians, caseworkers, and other service providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate caregivers and support systems on effective behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Implement individualized support plans tailored to each client's unique strengths and needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on best practices and maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $18.00-$30.00/hour
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit
• Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and training/certification opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level