Behavior Specialist

About the role

Help at Home is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and meaningful work helping individuals receive effective, consistent support in their homes and communities. Service area: Pascagoula, MS, 39567 and surrounding communities. As a Behavior Specialist, you will participate in developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans, evaluate their effectiveness, and help adjust support strategies. You will also train staff and caregivers on implementation methods and provide required documentation to Behavior Consultants. This role requires travel within a 20–50 mile radius, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans.
• Adjust or revise support strategies based on collected data and individual needs.
• Train staff and caregivers on support strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Submit required documentation to Behavior Consultants.
• Travel within the service area as needed to support individuals, staff, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel within a 20–50 mile radius, as needed.
• Availability to work day and weekend shifts.