Behavioral Specialist
About The Position
Community Options is hiring a full-time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in East Windsor, New Jersey. In a community-based setting, the Behavioral Specialist uses best practices and technology 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, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure in public settings and 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 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.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and handle the pressure of training in a public environment.
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 an individual's immediate support group.
- Serve as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), including contributing to 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 (PTO).
- 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
