Behavior Specialist
About The Position
This position floats between locations in Willingboro and Marlboro, NJ. What You Get to Do: The Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for developing Behavioral Support Plans (BSP) for specific individuals as identified by the Area Director. The Behavior Support Specialist will assess an individual and develop a complete plan, which outlines support strategies to address specific target behaviors as identified in the assessment process. The Behavior Support Specialist will be responsible for training the Direct Support staff, and the identified Program Director (PD) on all aspects of the Behavioral Support Plan. The Behavior Support Specialist will also be responsible for providing on-going consultation and assistance to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for the purpose of updating the plan in response to the changing behavioral needs of the person served.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Master's degree preferred) in a related human services field
- One (1) year of experience working with and for persons with developmental disabilities (DDD or I/DD)
- One (1) year of experience in design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral support plans.
- A commitment to serving individuals with severely challenging behaviors in the community setting is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing Behavioral Support Plans (BSP) for specific individuals
- Assess an individual and develop a complete plan, which outlines support strategies to address specific target behaviors as identified in the assessment process.
- Training the Direct Support staff, and the identified Program Director (PD) on all aspects of the Behavioral Support Plan.
- Providing on-going consultation and assistance to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for the purpose of updating the plan in response to the changing behavioral needs of the person served.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
