Behavioral Specialist

communityoptions

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist in Tucson, AZ, dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities using best practices and technology. This role requires a Master's degree, one year of experience, and effective communication skills.

The Behavioral Specialist will engage in hands-on training and support for individuals, observe their interactions, and create necessary support plans. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are available.

Join a mission-driven organization and make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

One year of experience in developing behavior support plans.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to handle crisis situations and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

Observe and interact with individuals.
Create prevention and support plans.
Train staff on implementation of plans.
Attend staff meetings for various locations.
Complete functional assessments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Crisis management

Relationship building

Education

Masters’ degree

Job description

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

We are now hiring a Full‑Time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Tucson, AZ. The Behavioral Specialist uses 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 support for an individual.

Starting pay is $50,000/annually

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
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Minimum Requirements

Masters’ degree with 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 situations
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills