Behavioral Specialist - Developmental Services - Windham County

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Vermont seeks a full-time Behavioral Specialist dedicated to enhancing individuals with disabilities' lives. This role involves comprehensive behavioral assessments and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, providing a meaningful contribution to the community. HCRS offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

4 weeks of paid time off

12 sick days

9 holidays per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 3+ years of experience supporting individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral assessment, consultation, and planning.
• Support individuals with developmental and mental health challenges.
• Collaborate with clients, teams, and family members.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Knowledge of ABA

Person-centered thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Category: Developmental Services Division

Requisition Number: BEHAV002063

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River Street
390 River Street
Springfield, VT 05156, USA

River Street
390 River Street
Springfield, VT 05156, USA

Starting with 4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year!

Are you a behavior guru looking for the chance to have a meaningful impact on individuals with disabilities? If so, this position may be for you! HCRS is seeking a full time Behavioral Specialist to work within our Developmental Services Division. HCRS’ behavioral support services are person-centered, trauma-informed and strengths-based. We partner with persons served and their teams of support to facilitate greater home, work, and community life satisfaction. The Behavior Specialist will provide behavioral assessment, consultation, education, planning and analysis to support individuals receiving services. This can include individuals with co-occurring developmental and mental health challenges. This role works closely with various staff, clients, home providers, family, and support staff, so collaboration and teamwork is a must. The Behavioral Specialist works directly under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst. Training in Applied Behavior Analysis is provided. Applicants currently pursuing coursework towards RBT, BCaBA or BCBA certification strongly encouraged to apply. Supervision towards certification is available.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those at risk. We build and lead integrated, multi-disciplinary clinical teams to provide support to clients and currently serve over 4,000 clients inmultiplelocations.We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes.

Located in beautiful Vermont and just a short driving distance from the New Hampshire border, you can have it all - the shopping, the amenities, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with demonstrated excellence in behavioral assessment and treatment skills
• At least three years of experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral challenges
• Knowledge of person-center thinking, applied behavioral analysis, positive behavior supports, family systems, psychiatric, psychosocial, and rehabilitative models of treatment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to listen effectively
• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities

Join a team that makes a difference every day! Offering competitive compensation; excellent benefits with a company that promotes from within, you will want to make this a job for your lifetime.

Join a company that was named one of Vermont's Best Places to work for FIVE years in a row!!

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