Senior Regional Behavior Support Manager

Community Options, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

25d•$85,000

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now seeking a Senior Regional Behavior Support Manager in Eastern & Western PA. The Senior Regional Behavior Support Manager 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 flexible schedules, respond to crisis situations, and provide appropriate oversight to Behavior Support Managers. Starting pay is $85,000/ per year

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, psychology, or related field
Minimum one year experience in the development and implementation of behavioral support plans
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports
Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Excellent time management skills
First aid, CPR, OSHA, and medication certification course within first 90 days of employment, and any required residential or state training

Nice To Haves

BCBA or BCaBA certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple regions across the organization
Manage and oversee duties of behavioral support staff
Perform one on one observation and interaction with individuals
Attend staff meetings as required
Complete functional behavioral assessments for identified individuals
Create prevention plans and support plans as needed
Train staff on implementation of plans
Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning
Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group, including their family and/or guardian, staff, employment specialist, case manager, and other professionals
Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Attend conferences, seminars, and training as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing