Behavior Specialist - Greeley

Sample Supports • Fort Collins, CO

8d • $26 - $30

About The Position

Sample Supports is seeking motivated clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join its social work-based Behavior Services Team. Behavior Specialists work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing individualized behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services are tailored to each person's cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs.

The role has three levels based on education and licensure: Behavior Specialist I for bachelor's-level candidates, Behavior Specialist II for master's-level candidates or clinical candidates, and Behavior Specialist III for independently licensed clinicians or BCBA credential holders. Applicants are considered for the level that best matches their education, credentials, and experience. The opportunity is described as suitable for bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, clinical candidates, and independently licensed clinicians seeking meaningful clinical experience with a PRN schedule.

Work may take place in individuals' homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually. The position may include supporting people with unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors. Employees receive ongoing support, consultation, training, and professional development. Applicants must complete the Culture Index Survey to be considered.

Requirements

• Have 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.
• Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Be able to work independently in community and home-based settings when assigned.
• Be able to respond calmly and professionally during escalated situations.
• Complete the Culture Index Survey to be considered.
• For Behavior Specialist I: bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Rehabilitation Counseling.
• For Behavior Specialist II: master's-level education or clinical-candidate status.
• For Behavior Specialist III: independent clinical licensure or BCBA credential.

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 respond safely to challenging behaviors.
• Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready service documentation.
• Advocate for each person's needs, rights, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate 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 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.
• Implement emergency and safety procedures when necessary, including trained NVCI-approved physical intervention techniques when required to maintain safety.

Benefits

• Free clinical supervision for qualifying licenses.
• In-house graduate internship opportunities for eligible employees.
• Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Virtual caseload opportunities when appropriate.
• Private, furnished offices for site-based sessions.
• Agency fleet vehicles available for appointments and meetings.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to the Dream Project, which helps employees work toward meaningful personal or professional goals.
• Paid training in trauma-informed care, positive behavior development, intellectual and developmental disabilities, CPR and First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, ethics in social work and social services, rights of people with disabilities, and documentation and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level