Lead Behavior Support Specialist

Empowering Pathways 365 • Upland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing inclusive therapeutic recreation, adaptive sports, and wellness programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Inland Empire. The Lead Behavioral Support Specialist (Lead BSS) is the on-site leader of EP365's behavioral support team during adaptive sports and inclusive recreation sessions. This role serves as the highest-level behavioral support presence at the assigned facility, providing direct 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 support to participants while leading and guiding BSS staff during sessions. The Lead BSS is actively involved in sessions, setting the tone for the team and ensuring the quality of care provided to clients.

Requirements

• Experience providing behavioral support to individuals with IDD in a structured or recreational setting
• Strong understanding of behavior support strategies, ISP goals, and person-centered practices
• Comfortable working across multiple adaptive sports and recreational programs — not limited to one sport
• Proven Leader with 3+ Years who can guide a team while staying hands-on with participants
• Reliable, punctual, and organized — sessions start on time and documentation gets done
• DDS-trained or willingness to complete DDS training prior to first session
• Active DOJ/FBI background clearance required
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the behavioral support site lead during assigned EP365 adaptive sports and recreation sessions
• Provide direct participant support at 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 ratios depending on program need
• Lead, model, and guide BSS team members during sessions to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Implement individualized behavior support strategies aligned to each participant's ISP goals and IPP
• Monitor and document participant behavior, engagement, and progress during and after sessions
• Ensure all EP365 programming standards are upheld — including water breaks every 15 minutes and the protected 15-minute end-of-session documentation window
• Communicate any behavioral incidents, concerns, or observations to the Director of Behavioral Supports in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants

Benefits

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit serving a community that deserves excellent care
• Work in dynamic, active environments — adaptive sports, recreation, and movement-based programming
• Competitive contract rate: $35 - $40/hour
• Flexible, part-time schedule built around program sessions
• Leadership opportunity — you are the site lead, not just a support staff member
• Make a real, visible impact on the confidence, skills, and community of the people you serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed