Community-Based Behavior Support Specialist

communityoptions; Scotrun (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Discount programs

403b retirement

Career growth

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Scotrun, PA seeks a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in a community-based setting, using best practices and technology to help them gain physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills for independent living.

Starting pay is $50,000 annually. Responsibilities include observing and interacting with individuals, creating prevention and support plans, completing functional assessments, training staff, and preparing progress

Qualifications

• Masters’ 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 of local regulatory agency operations.
• Experience solving problems across multiple priorities.
• Ability to build a supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise good judgment in crisis situations.
• Strong 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 plan implementation.
• Prepare progress reports for the individual's support group.
• Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team development.
• Attend staff meetings at various locations.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.
• Background checks and drug testing are required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Crisis management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Scotrun, PA seeks a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in a community-based setting, using best practices and technology to help them gain physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills for independent living.

Starting pay is $50,000 annually. Responsibilities include observing and interacting with individuals, creating prevention and support plans, completing functional assessments, training staff, and preparing progress