Behavioral Support Specialist — Trainer & Data Lead

Partners For Community; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Partners For Community is seeking an Assistant Behavioral Specialist to support the design and implementation of comprehensive behavioral programs. The role involves training staff on Behavior Plans, overseeing data collection and monthly reviews, and coordinating with supervising behaviorists.

You will participate in meetings, maintain documentation for consents and compliance, and provide on-site support at group homes and the day program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with patients or individuals with special needs is required.
• Understanding of disorders and related behaviors is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed.
• Ability to handle intense emotional situations.
• Ability to apply behavioral principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stress management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and/or virtual training to staff on implementing Behavior Plans after training by Supervising Behaviorists.
• Maintain training documentation with staff signatures, dates, and topics.
• Keep informed consents for medications and restrictive/aversive approvals as required.
• Ensure quarterly compliance with approved restrictive conditions and report non-compliance promptly.
• Oversee data collection and review in Therap, including graphing data and setting up behavior plans.
• Attend individual/team meetings virtually or in-person as needed.
• Attend psychiatric review meetings as needed.
• Prepare behavioral reports and quarterly submissions to behaviorist.
• Prepare, maintain, and oversee PRC, HRC, and URR documentation for submission to behaviorist.
• Review client records to summarize needs and coordinate with Behaviorist.
• Assist with agency licensing and audit processes.
• Coordinate with Medication providers and support on-site at group homes and day programs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Behavioral principles

Team collaboration

Emotional regulation

Verbal/written communication

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Partners For Community is seeking an Assistant Behavioral Specialist to support the design and implementation of comprehensive behavioral programs. The role involves training staff on Behavior Plans, overseeing data collection and monthly reviews, and coordinating with supervising behaviorists.

You will participate in meetings, maintain documentation for consents and compliance, and provide on-site support at group homes and the day program.