Behavioral Support Specialist (IDD / DDD)

Asg-Home-Care; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid bi-weekly

Same-day pay access through Tapcheck

Employee benefits through Corestream

Paid sick leave (NJ Earned Sick Leave)

Job summary

ASG Home Care is a DDD-approved provider in New Jersey seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to assess behavior and oversee behavior supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at home and in the community.

Responsibilities include completing functional behavior assessments, writing and updating Behavior Support Plans, training DSPs and families, visiting clients for observation and data collection, and producing progress notes that meet DDD requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in psychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, social work, counseling or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavior assessments.
• Write Behavior Support Plans that are proactive and clear.
• Train DSPs and families to implement the plan.
• Observe and collect data to update plans as needed.
• Prepare progress notes and reports meeting DDD requirements.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology / behavior analysis / related field

Job description

Now hiring a Behavioral Support Specialist in Riverton and nearby areas.

Pay: $60 to $80 per hour. Your rate in this range depends on your experience.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available. Tell us the days and times you can work.

About the job

ASG Home Care is a DDD-approved provider in New Jersey. As a Behavioral Support Specialist, you assess behavior and write and oversee behavior supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at home and in the community.

What you will do

• Complete functional behavior assessments
• Write Behavior Support Plans that are clear, positive and proactive
• Train DSPs and families to use the plan
• Visit to observe, collect data and update the plan as needed
• Write progress notes and reports that meet DDD requirementsWork with the person's support team, including their Support Coordinator

What you need

• Master's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, social work, counseling or a related field (required)
• 3 or more years of experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or behavioral needs
• An active professional license, such as BCBA, LPC or LCSW (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• Able to pass a criminal background check and a DDD Central Registry check

Benefits

• Paid bi-weekly
• Same-day pay access through Tapcheck
• Employee benefits through Corestream
• Paid sick leave (NJ Earned Sick Leave)

Questions? Call ASG Home Care at [phone].