Behavioral Specialist
About The Position
Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring a Behavioral Specialist in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The role uses best practices and technology in community-based settings to teach people with developmental disabilities the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure while training in public settings, demonstrate patience, maintain a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Creativity and ingenuity are important when selecting training methods and determining appropriate assistance and support.
Requirements
- Master's degree and one year of experience developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement them.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Complete all state- and agency-required training according to state guidelines.
- Understanding of and commitment to community-based supports for people with disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations.
- Experience solving problems across multiple priorities.
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Employment is contingent on successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks.
Responsibilities
- Observe and interact with individuals.
- Create prevention plans and support plans.
- Complete functional assessments.
- Train staff to implement plans.
- Prepare progress reports for each individual's immediate support group.
- Serve as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), including participation in Individual Habilitation Plan development.
- Attend staff meetings at various locations.
- Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employee incentive and discount programs.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career growth opportunities.
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction.
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Job Type
Full-time
