Behavioral Support Specialist

Community Options, Inc.•Nashua, NH

1d•$55,000

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Nashua, N.H.. The Behavioral Support Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual. Must Obtain Registered Behavior Technician with in 90 days of Employment Starting Salary: $55,000 Annually

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
Experience with problem solving against 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
Must be able to obtain Registered Behavior Technician Certification with in the first 90 Days
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Observe and interact with individuals
Create prevention plans and support plans
Complete functional assessments
Train staff on implementation of plans
Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Attend staff meetings for various locations
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation