Behavioral Specialist - Community-Based Support & Training

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement

Career growth

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to provide support in South Pittsburgh, PA.

The role uses best practices and technology in a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities the skills needed to live as independently as possible. You will handle public-environment training, respond to crisis situations, and collaborate with an Inter-Disciplinary Team on Individual Habilitation Plan development, with patience and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support 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 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.

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).
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Crisis management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to provide support in South Pittsburgh, PA.

The role uses best practices and technology in a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities the skills needed to live as independently as possible. You will handle public-environment training, respond to crisis situations, and collaborate with an Inter-Disciplinary Team on Individual Habilitation Plan development, with patience and a flexible schedule.