Behavior Specialist PRN

Sample Supports•Fort Collins, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Sample Supports as a PRN Behavior Specialist and make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while continuing to grow your clinical career. This position has three levels based on education and licensure: Behavior Specialist I – Bachelor’s level, Behavior Specialist II – Master’s level or clinical candidate, Behavior Specialist III – Independently licensed clinician or BCBA. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their current education, credentials, and experience. Sample Supports is seeking motivated clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join our social work-based Behavior Services Team. Behavior Specialists work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services are individualized based on each person’s cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, clinical candidates, and independently licensed clinicians who want meaningful clinical experience with the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Requirements

Experience or training appropriate for the responsibilities of the assigned position level
Be at least 18 years old due to driving requirements
Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Be willing and able to transport individuals receiving services when required
Successfully complete required background checks due to working with at-risk adults
Complete and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Communicate professionally with individuals, families, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary team members
Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines
Remain calm, professional, and effective during behavioral escalations or crisis situations
Perform the physical requirements of the position
Work independently in community and home-based settings when assigned
Respond calmly and professionally during escalated situations
Implement emergency and safety procedures when necessary
Use trained, NVCI-approved physical intervention techniques when required to maintain safety

Nice To Haves

Culture Index Survey completion

Responsibilities

Provide individual behavior support and counseling
Complete clinical behavior assessments
Develop comprehensive behavior support plans
Train and consult with caregivers, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary teams
Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral and therapeutic interventions
Support individuals in their homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually
Provide crisis support and help teams safely respond to challenging behaviors
Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready service documentation
Advocate for each person’s needs, rights, safety, independence, and quality of life
Work collaboratively with families, guardians, providers, case managers, and other professionals
Maintain professional boundaries and use sound clinical judgment in complex situations
Meet established billable service expectations based on caseload and position level
Follow all service plans, behavior plans, protocols, Medicaid requirements, and applicable regulations
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment as required by law
Attend team meetings, consultations, and required training