Behavioral Support Specialist - Community Impact & Growth

communityoptions; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Med, D

Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

University tuition partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Moorestown, NJ is hiring a full-time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in a community-based setting. The role uses best practices and technology to teach individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.

The position requires a Master’s degree with related experience, a valid driver’s license, and completion of required trainings. Starting salary is $50,000 with strong growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement 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 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.

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

Skills

Communication

Time management

Crisis management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master’s degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Moorestown, NJ is hiring a full-time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in a community-based setting. The role uses best practices and technology to teach individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible.

The position requires a Master’s degree with related experience, a valid driver’s license, and completion of required trainings. Starting salary is $50,000 with strong growth opportunities and competitive benefits.