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 Scotrun, Pennsylvania. The Behavioral Specialist uses best practices and technology in community-based settings to teach people with developmental disabilities physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills that support independent living. The role requires patience, creativity, the ability to train in public settings, schedule flexibility, and the ability to respond to crisis situations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug-testing checks. The employee must cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- One year of experience developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Complete all state- and agency-required training in accordance with state guidelines.
- Understanding of and commitment to community-based supports for people with disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations.
- Experience problem-solving 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.
Responsibilities
- Observe and interact with individuals receiving support.
- Create prevention plans and support plans.
- Complete functional assessments.
- Train staff to implement plans.
- Prepare progress reports for each individual's immediate support group.
- Participate as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), including involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development.
- Attend staff meetings at various locations.
- Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
- Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Employee incentive and discount programs.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career growth opportunities.
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
