Behavior Intervention Specialist

At Hope Human Services, we believe in creating exceptional life experiences for the people we support and our employees. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we support through compassionate, innovative, and extraordinary service.

About the role

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) participates as a member of the Autism Intensive Model (AIM) team within Supported Living for Hope Human Services clients. This position focuses on delivering evidence-based practice driven services to clients in Supported Living who have an Autism diagnosis. Clients within the AIM program may have significant deficits in communication and interaction, and/or repeated behaviors or interests, that impact their quality of life. The AIM program works directly with the client and their care team to implement a person-driven treatment plan and training goals, contriving opportunities to focus on client skill-development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients on targeted goals and skill-development using evidence-based practices
• Accurately collect and review data, and participate in collaboration meetings
• Implement and train supports, working collaboratively with all other disciplines to ensure all needs are met for the individuals
• Consult and assist with implementation of communication alternatives, adaptive equipment, daily routines, and activity schedules as needed
• Provide training to Supported Living staff as related to the plan and implementation of services
• Attend weekly clinical meetings with the AIM team
• Ensure all documentation is in place and accurate prior to meetings
• Complete all required "to-dos" prior to meetings

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have experience with individuals with Autism
• One year experience as a qualified Behavioral Specialist/RBT
• Ability to travel to various program locations and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends based on client needs
• Proof of vehicle insurance and an acceptable driving record
• Able to pass federal and state background checks and maintain clearance during employment
• Ability to interface with multiple data collection systems (e.g., Therap, Microsoft Forms, Google suite, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Behavioral health experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week
• Paid for scheduled hours, regardless of billable service hours
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Health benefits, dental, life insurance, and EAP with other voluntary product options (effective 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 401K plan available after one year anniversary
• Paid Time Off: Bi-weekly allotment resulting in an annual total of 128 hours of PTO
• Paid training: RBT, 75Hr certificate, CPR, TB, among other clinical-specific training programs
• Four paid holidays each year
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Pay

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts, structured around client needs
• Monday to Friday with weekends as needed