Day Behavior Services Coordinator
About The Position
The Day Behavior Services Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the delivery of behavior support services. This role involves training Behavior Support Staff, ensuring person-centered and least restrictive behavior supports aligned with Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). The coordinator will attend Behavior Team Meetings, review incident reports daily to identify trends and recommend improvements, and maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation. Collaboration with program leadership, nursing staff, support coordinators, families, and guardians is essential, as is serving as a clinical resource to families and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in behavior modification and implementation of positive behavior support techniques.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of NJ DDD regulations.
- Experience in writing reports is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Valid New Jersey driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
- Ability to analyze data and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Commitment to person-centered supports and community inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of behavior support services.
- Train all Behavior Support Staff on initial and/or updated BSPs and maintain fidelity of training records.
- Ensure all behavior supports are person-centered, least restrictive, and aligned with each individual’s authorized Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
- Attend weekly Behavior Team Meetings and feedback sessions with staff.
- Review all behavior incident reports daily in Safety Zone and identify trends in incidents and recommend programmatic improvements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation (BSPs, behavioral documentation, reports, training records).
- Collaborate with program leadership, nursing staff, support coordinators, families, and guardians.
- Serve as a clinical resource to families and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
- Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation & Sick; Paid Holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
