Behavioral Specialist — Drive Positive Change & Growth

Beacon Specialized Living; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living Services in Wisconsin seeks a Behavioral Specialist to help individuals build skills and improve quality of life. You will develop and monitor personalized behavioral support plans and collaborate with direct support professionals to promote positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation, regulatory compliance, and proactive strategies to reduce challenging behaviors. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with individuals with disabilities or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, ABA or related field.
• Experience with individuals with IDD, autism, or behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of PBS, behavioral assessment and intervention techniques.
• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patience, empathy, professionalism and background checks/training required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor individualized behavioral support plans.
• Observe, assess and document behavioral patterns, progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with direct support professionals and clinical teams to promote outcomes.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training on interventions.
• Identify triggers and implement proactive strategies to reduce challenging behaviors.
• Ensure interventions are implemented per plans, policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports and records.
• Advocate for dignity, independence, safety and well‑being of individuals served.

Skills

Positive behavior support

Behavioral assessment

Intervention techniques

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Beacon Specialized Living Services in Wisconsin seeks a Behavioral Specialist to help individuals build skills and improve quality of life. You will develop and monitor personalized behavioral support plans and collaborate with direct support professionals to promote positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes documentation, regulatory compliance, and proactive strategies to reduce challenging behaviors. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with individuals with disabilities or