Part-Time Behavioral Specialist: Flexible Community Supports

communityoptions; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition‑s

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Columbia, SC is hiring a Part-Time Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based setting.

This role focuses on teaching essential physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills to maximize independence. The position requires a Master's degree with experience, valid driver's license, and ability to train staff, complete assessments, and prepare progress reports for the support group.

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 and understanding of local regulatory agency operations.
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Excellent 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 implementation of plans
• Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
• Serve as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
• Attend staff meetings for various locations
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Crisis management

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Columbia, SC is hiring a Part-Time Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based setting.

This role focuses on teaching essential physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills to maximize independence. The position requires a Master's degree with experience, valid driver's license, and ability to train staff, complete assessments, and prepare progress reports for the support group.