Behavior Support Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist in Westmoreland, PA. The ideal candidate will utilize best practices in a community-based setting to teach individuals with disabilities essential physical and social skills for independent living. Responsibilities include observing individuals, developing prevention and support plans, and training staff. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred along with experience in behavior support planning. Resumes can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience developing behavior support plans.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interact with individuals.
• Create prevention plans and support plans.
• Complete functional assessments.
• Train staff on implementation of plans.
• Prepare progress reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship

Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm

Problem-solving against multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist in Westmoreland, PA to use 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 a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interact with individuals
• Create prevention plans and support plans
• Complete functional assessments
• Train staff on implementation of plans
• Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
• Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter‑Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
• Attend staff meetings for various locations
• Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor's Degree/masters’ degree preferred plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Understanding and commitment to community‑based supports for persons with disabilities
• Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situation
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Please send your resume to: [e-mail]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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