Behavior Support Specialist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Behavior Support Professional to provide person-centered behavioral support in home and community settings. You will implement behavior support plans, track progress, and collaborate with families, clinicians, and care teams to align supports with individual goals.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, data tracking, and ethical practice, with a commitment to safety, independence, and respectful advocacy for each person.

Qualifications

• Person-centered mindset and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals and families.
• Proficiency in behavior support implementation and data tracking.
• Sound judgment and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Commitment to accurate documentation and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and follow individualized behavior support plans.
• Use de-escalation and positive behavior support strategies.
• Monitor outcomes, track progress, and adjust approaches as needed.
• Document services and behaviors accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Advocate for each person’s preferences, goals, and independence.

Skills

Person-centered mindset

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Behavior support implementation

Data tracking

Ethical practice

Job description

Behavior Support Professional

Provide person-centered behavioral support to individuals in home and community settings. Implement behavior support plans that promote skill-building, safety, and independence. Track and document progress while collaborating with families, clinicians, and care teams to align supports with individual goals.

Behavior Support Professional

Provide person-centered behavioral support to individuals in home and community settings. Implement behavior support plans that promote skill-building, safety, and independence. Track and document progress while collaborating with families, clinicians, and care teams to align supports with individual goals.

Key Duties

• Implement and follow individualized behavior support plans
• Use de-escalation and positive behavior support strategies
• Monitor outcomes, track progress, and adjust approaches as needed
• Document services and behaviors accurately and thoroughly
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary care teams
• Advocate for each person’s preferences, goals, and independence

Qualifications/Skills

• Person-centered mindset and strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals and families
• Proficiency in behavior support implementation and data tracking
• Sound judgment and effective de-escalation techniques
• Commitment to accurate documentation and ethical practice