Behavior Support Specialist

Day & Employment Services; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 25,072 - 28,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

401k

Paid-time off

Employee referral bonus program

Monthly incentive program

Job summary

Day & Employment Services is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Behavioral Support Specialist in Painesville, Ohio. This role involves providing therapeutic support and individualized care. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a related degree or sufficient experience. The hourly pay ranges from $18.20 to $20.90.

Full-time employees receive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and performance incentives. This position requires a valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients.
• Develop individualized supports and treatment plans.
• Promote positive relationships with clients and contacts.

Skills

Therapeutic Behavioral Services

Mental Health Counseling

Service Planning

Crisis Prevention Services

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience

Job description

Developmental Disabilities Behavioral Support Specialist

$18.20-$20.90 per hour (M-F with some flexibility)

A Great Opportunity

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients by consulting with a licensed clinician to assist with the individual's needs.
• Provide service planning for individualized supports or care coordinator of healthcare, behavioral health, non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
• Provide linkage, interventions, treatment options, restoration of daily life skills and crisis prevention services.
• Provide services to individual clients or groups of clients.
• Promote a positive and cooperative relationship with all outside contacts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's or Master's level degree in a related field or a high school diploma or three or more years of relevant field experience.
• Related experience or training with mental or behavioral health conditions.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Benefits

• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.