Behavior Professional (IDD) Intern – (Coos County)
About The Position
As a Qualified Behavior Professional Intern (often referred to as Behavior Specialist Consultant) you will: Observe and quantify behaviors, identify intervention strategies, and teach positive behavior supports. Draft evidence-based documents such as Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and Temporary Emergency Support Plans (TESPs). Serve as a behavioral expert: educating community partners, liaising with other agencies, operations, and program staff. Provide training and supervision to direct support professionals (DSPs—especially around person-centered, trauma-informed, human-development-oriented approaches.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or a related behavioral/social science discipline (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing positive behavior support in services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or similar conditions.
- Eligible (or already certified) as a Qualified Behavior Professional under Oregon Administrative Rule 411-304-0170.
- Proof of acceptance (or ability to obtain) as an Oregon Registry QBP or equivalent credentialing.
- Goal: QBP Interns to achieve Qualified status within one year of employment, contingent upon obtaining their Oregon Intervention System (OIS) certification and gaining experience in Positive Behavior Supports.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Four years (or more) of human services work – especially with IDD populations.
- OIS Instructional Certificate.
- Prior experience in residential support settings, incident documentation, or staff training/supervision.
Responsibilities
- Observe and quantify behaviors, identify intervention strategies, and teach positive behavior supports.
- Draft evidence-based documents such as Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and Temporary Emergency Support Plans (TESPs).
- Serve as a behavioral expert: educating community partners, liaising with other agencies, operations, and program staff.
- Provide training and supervision to direct support professionals (DSPs—especially around person-centered, trauma-informed, human-development-oriented approaches.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision benefits available with 75% of cost paid by Premier
- Accrue up to 80 hours of PTO (paid time off) per year
- 401K offered after 90 days of employment with up to 4% employer match
- Paid 1st and 16th of the month
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A fulfilling role where your work truly makes a difference
- A collaborative team environment with supportive leadership and meaningful peer relationships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
