Behavioral Health Specialist — Data-Driven Behavior Support

Venture Community Services; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver high-quality behavioral services within day habilitation and residential programs. You will develop and implement behavior plans, train staff, and collaborate with BCBAs, program staff, and DDS coordinators to ensure effective, compliant care.

This full-time, hourly role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, data collection and analysis, and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three years of professional level ABA/relevant field experience preferred
• Must be 21+ years old, have a valid driver's license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans with staff training
• Collaborate with BCBAs, House Managers, Program Directors and DDS coordinators
• Review data before changing behavior plans
• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Initiate baseline data tracking for new behaviors
• Develop transition plans for new referrals
• Complete ISP behavioral assessments as scheduled
• Ensure least restrictive/aversive interventions are used
• Participate in Risk Review meetings and Human Rights committees
• Provide recommendations for additional evaluations and therapy as needed
• Develop and maintain tools for behavior plans (visual schedules, token systems)
• Ensure timely responses to behavioral requests
• Provide training on behavior plan development and DDS regulations
• Complete behavioral sections of Service Needs Assessments
• Report to Clinical Supervisor on requests and observations
• Be knowledgeable in emergency restraint procedures
• Review incident/restraint reports for trends
• Assist with behavior graphs for psychiatric appointments
• Ensure compliance with DDS and Medicaid regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Caseload prioritization

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

ABA/relevant field experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Venture Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver high-quality behavioral services within day habilitation and residential programs. You will develop and implement behavior plans, train staff, and collaborate with BCBAs, program staff, and DDS coordinators to ensure effective, compliant care.

This full-time, hourly role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, data collection and analysis, and travel between sites.