Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY)

Community Options, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit agency is hiring a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to provide essential support in Butler, PA. This role involves working with individuals with disabilities, utilizing creative methods to help them achieve independence. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in behavior support, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with one year of experience in behavior support plans.
• Valid driver’s license needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interact with individuals to support their needs.
• Create behavior prevention and support plans.
• Train staff on implementation of behavioral plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's preferred

Job description

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Description

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 (TEMPORARY) to provide support in Butler, PA. 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

• Bachelors’ degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans - Masters preferred
• 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
  
  

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction
  
  

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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