Behavior Specialist

Benchmark Human Services•Swedesboro, NJ

About The Position

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country. We are hiring a Behavior Specialist to provide direct behavioral interventions to individuals supported by the agency. Candidates must be willing to flex schedule according to individual's needs.

Requirements

Applicant must be 21 years old
At a minimum employee must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, Special Education, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling or Social Work
1 year experience in working with developmentally disabled persons involving behavior modification required.
Provide and maintain certification.
Driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
Criminal background clearance
Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. N.J.A.C. 10:44D

Responsibilities

Assess behavioral health needs, develop and implement appropriate plan of interventions, assess and modify plan in response to changing behavioral health needs of individuals served.
Develop system for collecting objective data regarding the skills and needs of the individual’s served.
Provide hands-on and administrative training effectively by supervising the general behavioral needs of each individual served while promoting a person-centered approach to behavioral supports.
Interact with other support staff and administration to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Document information and treatments in accordance with DDD, DYFS, and Benchmark requirements.
Manage programs as therapeutic environments where applicable which may include picture exchange communication, augmentative communication, picture schedules, sensory programming and Positive Behavioral Supports.
Communicate effectively with supervisor, other support staff, individuals served, families, school personnel/day programming personnel, and other outside agencies as appropriate
Provide training for individuals served in the areas of managing behavioral needs.
Provide training for other support staff on specific behavioral support methods, the Mandt System, and plans related to the specific needs of the individuals served.
Review the implementation of approved support plans/programs
Respond to crises and interventions as needed.
Recommend policies and procedures on behavioral support/intervention/planning as new methods become available.
Participate in appropriate professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
Works with each individual’s treatment team, school/day programming personnel, IDT members, and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capitol for each individual served.
Successfully completes required residential and CPEP training
For a full and complete list, please contact HR