Behavior Specialist
About The Position
Beacon Specialized Living Services is seeking a dedicated and motivated Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other complex needs. The role focuses on helping individuals build skills, achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life through compassionate, person-centered behavioral support. The Behavioral Specialist develops and monitors individualized behavioral support plans, assesses and documents behavior and progress, and works with direct support professionals, clinical teams, program leadership, and other stakeholders. The role also provides staff guidance and training, promotes proactive strategies and positive skill development, and helps ensure interventions are implemented consistently and in accordance with plans, organizational policies, and applicable regulations. The specialist advocates for the dignity, independence, safety, and well-being of the individuals served.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field, preferred or required depending on the program and applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies, behavioral assessment, and intervention techniques.
- Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and provide constructive guidance to staff.
- Patience, empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.
- Ability to meet applicable background check, training, and other employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or behavioral challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavioral support plans based on each individual's needs.
- Observe, assess, and document behavioral patterns, progress, and areas of concern.
- Collaborate with direct support professionals, clinical teams, program leadership, and other stakeholders to promote positive outcomes.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to staff on effective behavioral interventions and person-centered support strategies.
- Identify triggers and implement proactive strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive skill development.
- Ensure behavioral interventions are implemented consistently and in accordance with established plans, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and required records.
- Advocate for the dignity, independence, safety, and overall well-being of the individuals served.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, based on position eligibility.
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Job Type
Full-time
