Trauma-Informed Behavior Support Specialist

Gateway Adult Residential Co; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 7% employer match

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Gym Membership

Telehealth services

Educational reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gateway Adult Residential Care seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to join the McKenzie Living-Eugene team. The role focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and resident-centered goals within a residential setting, guiding staff and residents toward recovery.

Responsibilities include developing activities, crisis management, accurate EHR documentation, and staff training to ensure quality care and compliance with HIPAA and abuse reporting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field (accredited).
• Three years of full-time professional experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• QMHA certification or equivalent training.
• Experience with federal/state healthcare/assisted living/residential care facility rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents according to Behavior Service Plans.
• Integrate Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing into daily operations.
• Conduct individual and group skills training; identify and prioritize goals.
• Perform progress measurements and consult with the care team.
• Maintain compliance with EHR documentation and HIPAA requirements.
• Develop and implement structured group activities to support recovery.
• Supervise residents in self-care, hygiene, housekeeping, meals, transport, and community integration.
• Complete progress notes within 72 hours of service delivery; update Behavior Support Plans quarterly; write Behavior Support Summaries quarterly.
• Train care staff on implementing Behavior Support Plans and interventions.
• Assist in crises with trauma-informed protocols; crisis avoidance/escalation.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Harm Reduction

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis management

Documentation in EHR

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

QMHA certification

3 years of full-time professional experience with adults with severe mental illness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gateway Adult Residential Care seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to join the McKenzie Living-Eugene team. The role focuses on Trauma-Informed Care and resident-centered goals within a residential setting, guiding staff and residents toward recovery.

Responsibilities include developing activities, crisis management, accurate EHR documentation, and staff training to ensure quality care and compliance with HIPAA and abuse reporting policies.