Behavior Specialist - Greeley

Sample Supports • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

Sample Supports is hiring Behavior Specialists for its social work-based Behavior Services Team. The role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through individualized behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services take into account each person’s cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs. Applicants may be considered for one of three levels based on their education, credentials, and experience: Behavior Specialist I (bachelor’s level), Behavior Specialist II (master’s level or clinical candidate), or Behavior Specialist III (independently licensed clinician or BCBA). The position offers a PRN schedule and may involve providing services in individuals’ homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually. Behavior Specialists receive ongoing support, consultation, training, and professional growth opportunities. The position may involve working with unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors and implementing safety procedures when necessary.

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.
• Be able to 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.
• Complete the Culture Index Survey to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Rehabilitation Counseling for Behavior Specialist I.
• Master’s-level education or clinical-candidate status for Behavior Specialist II.
• Independent clinical licensure or BCBA credentials for Behavior Specialist III.

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.
• Transport individuals receiving services when required.
• Implement emergency and safety procedures and use 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