Behavioral Specialist

Community Options, Inc. • Butler, PA

8d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring a Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Behavioral Specialist 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 role requires patience, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure while training people in public environments, maintain a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Starting pay is $55,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans.
• Valid driver's license with a 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 support.
• 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.
• Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing checks is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interact with individuals.
• Create prevention plans and support plans.
• Complete functional assessments.
• Train staff to implement plans.
• Prepare progress reports for an individual's immediate support group.
• Serve 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.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level