IDD Crisis Response QDDP — Train & Support DSPs

Benchmark Human Services; Pine Bluff (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services seeks a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) for a community-based crisis response project in Arkansas, covering Pine Bluff, Dewitt, Star City, and Monticello. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with travel.

You will coach DSP staff, develop PBSPs, and work under a designated QDDP supervisor (BCBA/BCaBA). Ideal candidates bring excellent communication, the ability to train others, and skills in behavioral assessment and behavior plan

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at time of application.
• Minimum of one year experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Maintain required certification and licensures.
• Maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face or virtual coaching and training with DSP staff of participating IDD/BH providers.
• Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP).
• Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of behavior plans are available.
• Present graphical summary of effectiveness of PBSP to other DSPs at staff or consultation meetings.
• Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessment Interviews and/or Observations, as assigned by BCBA or Director.
• Write up drafts of PBSP and other behavior plans in conjunction with the supervising BCBA.
• Participate during provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
• Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

communication

computer skills

training others

behavioral assessment

behavior plan development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Benchmark Human Services seeks a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) for a community-based crisis response project in Arkansas, covering Pine Bluff, Dewitt, Star City, and Monticello. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with travel.

You will coach DSP staff, develop PBSPs, and work under a designated QDDP supervisor (BCBA/BCaBA). Ideal candidates bring excellent communication, the ability to train others, and skills in behavioral assessment and behavior plan