BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST - KPACT

New River Valley Community Services | Careers Center • Blacksburg, VA

144d • $16

About The Position

New River Valley Community Services KPACT is seeking a full-time Behavioral Specialist! The Behavioral Specialist working for the Kids Program for Assertive Community Treatment (KPACT), provides behavioral management support, social skill development, intensive supervision, crisis stabilization services, transportation and family support to children and adolescents with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disabilities in the home, school, and community settings. Assists with the implementation of the client's and family's treatment plan by facilitating treatment/behavioral strategies in order to assist with the achievement of identified goals. Develops and maintains working relationships with: individuals served, families and/or caregivers, other NRVCS programs, and other community agencies and resources as needed to ensure quality services. Works as part of the KPACT treatment team to ensure services and resources are coordinated among providers as needed to help individuals served live and function optimally in the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in human services or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and/or substance abuse preferred.
• Experience working with adults, children, and families is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Additional compensation for new employees who speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral management support to children and adolescents.
• Develop social skills in clients.
• Offer intensive supervision and crisis stabilization services.
• Provide transportation and family support.
• Assist with the implementation of treatment plans.
• Facilitate treatment/behavioral strategies to achieve identified goals.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with individuals served, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate services and resources among providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees