Positive Support and Intake Specialist

Northern Hills Training Center • Spearfish, SD

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About The Position

Northern Hills Training Center (NHTC) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Lawrence and Butte Counties through residential, vocational, day, community employment, and medical support services. The Positive Support and Intake Specialist is a new role combining intake coordination with positive behavior support. The specialist serves as an initial point of contact for people referred to NHTC, learns about their needs, and plans smooth transitions into services. The role also partners with teams to develop and support Positive Behavior Support Plans, helping people live the lives they want in the least restrictive setting possible. Time is divided between new admissions and people currently served, depending on where the need is greatest.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Human Services or another related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supporting people with behavioral support needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Therap or similar web-based systems.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with functional behavior assessment, intake, or case management.
• Safety-Care Trainer certification, or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the intake process from first referral through the start of services, working with case managers, families, guardians, and program leadership.
• Coordinate comprehensive pre-admission needs assessments, with particular attention to people with high behavioral support needs.
• Develop transition plans so staff are trained and supports are in place before services begin.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and write Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Train and coach direct support staff to put positive support strategies into practice.
• Deliver NHTC’s Safety-Care training as a certified trainer.
• Lead NHTC’s Human Rights/Positive Behavior Supports Committee in accordance with South Dakota administrative rules.

Benefits

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Verizon Discount
• Discounted Gym Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level