Behavior Specialist - Greeley

Sample Supports; Greeley (CO); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Clinical supervision

Graduate internships

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Virtual caseload opportunities

Private offices

Fleet vehicles

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with up to 4% match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Dream Project access

Descripción de la vacante

Sample Supports is seeking a Behavior Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Trinity teams are focused on delivering individualized behavior services, counseling, assessments, and training, with care plans tailored to each person’s goals and support needs.

This role suits bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, or clinicians pursuing licensure, offering flexible PRN scheduling and ongoing supervision and growth within the organization.

Formación

• Three levels based on education and licensure.
• Culture Index Survey required.
• PRN schedule offering flexibility for clinicians.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-on-one behavior support and counseling.
• Develop comprehensive behavior support plans.
• Train and consult with caregivers, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor effectiveness of behavioral interventions.
• Complete timely, audit-ready service documentation.
• Advocate for clients’ needs, rights, safety, and quality of life.

Conocimientos

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Licensed clinician / BCBA

Educación

BA/BS in Human Services

Descripción del empleo

Join Sample Supports as a Behavior Specialist and make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while continuing to grow your clinical career.

This position has three levels based on education and licensure:

• Behavior Specialist I – Bachelor’s level (BA or BS in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Rehabilitation Counseling)
• Behavior Specialist II – Master’s level or clinical candidate
• Behavior Specialist III – Independently licensed clinician or BCBA

Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their current education, credentials, and experience.

Culture Index Requirement

To be considered for this position, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Position Overview

Sample Supports is seeking motivated clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join our social work-based Behavior Services Team.

Behavior Specialists work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services are individualized based on each person’s cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, clinical candidates, and independently licensed clinicians who want meaningful clinical experience with the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Depending On Qualifications And Assigned Services, Behavior Specialists May

• Provide individual behavior support and counseling
• Complete clinical behavior assessments
• Develop comprehensive behavior support plans
• Train and consult with caregivers, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral and therapeutic interventions
• Support individuals in their homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually
• Provide crisis support and help teams safely respond to challenging behaviors
• Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready service documentation
• Advocate for each person’s needs, rights, safety, independence, and quality of life
• Work collaboratively with families, guardians, providers, case managers, and other professionals
• Maintain professional boundaries and use sound clinical judgment in complex situations
• Meet established billable service expectations based on caseload and position level
• Follow all service plans, behavior plans, protocols, Medicaid requirements, and applicable regulations
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment as required by law
• Attend team meetings, consultations, and required training

Why Sample Supports?

At Sample Supports, we believe that supporting our employees helps them provide the best possible care to the people we serve. Our Behavior Specialists receive ongoing support, consultation, training, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

See what a day in the life of a Behavior Specialist looks like.

Benefits and Professional Growth

• Free clinical supervision for qualifying licenses
• In-house graduate internship opportunities for eligible employees
• Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Virtual caseload opportunities when appropriate
• Private, furnished offices for site-based sessions
• Agency fleet vehicles available for appointments and meetings
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Access to the Dream Project, which helps employees work toward meaningful personal or professional goals

Learn more about the Dream Project.

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status and hours worked.

Additional Qualifications

Applicants at all three levels must:

• Have experience or training appropriate for the responsibilities of the assigned position level
• Be at least 18 years old due to driving requirements
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Be willing and able to transport individuals receiving services when required
• Successfully complete required background checks due to working with at-risk adults
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Communicate professionally with individuals, families, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary team members
• Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines
• Remain calm, professional, and effective during behavioral escalations or crisis situations

Physical And Safety Requirements

This role may involve supporting individuals with unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors in their homes or community settings. Applicants must be able to:

• Perform the physical requirements of the position
• Work independently in community and home-based settings when assigned
• Respond calmly and professionally during escalated situations
• Implement emergency and safety procedures when necessary
• Use trained, NVCI-approved physical intervention techniques when required to maintain safety

Sample Supports provides comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to help employees feel prepared and confident in their roles.

Paid Training Includes

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Positive Behavior Development
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• CPR and First Aid
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Ethics in Social Work and Social Services
• Rights of People with Disabilities
• Documentation and regulatory requirements

Sample Supports is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes qualified applicants from diverse professional, cultural, and personal backgrounds.