Crisis Behavior Specialist – Portland Area

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERGs

COLA

Salary increases

Benefits package

PSLF

Police & Fire pension

AFSCME benefits

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Qualified Crisis Behavior Professional to join the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) in the Portland area. This full-time position supports individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health conditions, in a 24-hour residential setting.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Positive Behavior Support plans, collecting data to inform interventions, and collaborating with an

Qualifications

• BCBA graduate level certification with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with transcripts showing six courses in related fields and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Six years of professional behavior services experience with individuals with I/DD prior to Jan 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and maintain the Positive Behavior Support plan and functional behavior assessment as part of the Individual Support Plan in a 24-hour residential group home setting.
• Collect data on behavior supports in an evidence-based manner and use data to inform changes and revisions.

Skills

BCBA graduate level certification

Data collection (Therap)

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree with six courses in related fields

Six years of related experience (pre-2023)

Job description

The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a Qualified Crisis Behavior Professional to join the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) in the Portland area. This full-time position supports individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health conditions, in a 24-hour residential setting.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Positive Behavior Support plans, collecting data to inform interventions, and collaborating with an