Behavioral Specialist: Empower Independence & Support

Community Options, Inc.; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Holidays

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a full-time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Moorestown, NJ.

The role uses best practices and technology to teach individuals with developmental disabilities the skills needed to live as independently as possible in a community setting. Responsibilities include observing individuals, creating prevention and support plans, completing functional assessments, training staff, and preparing progress reports for the IDT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and training staff to implement plans.

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 the individual's IDT
• Attend staff meetings across locations
• Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections
• Background checks and other pre-employment screenings required

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a full-time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Moorestown, NJ.

The role uses best practices and technology to teach individuals with developmental disabilities the skills needed to live as independently as possible in a community setting. Responsibilities include observing individuals, creating prevention and support plans, completing functional assessments, training staff, and preparing progress reports for the IDT.