Behavior Specialist

Start your clinical career with purpose at Sample Supports. We believe meaningful careers start with real-world experience, professional growth, and a supportive team. As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll join a team that’s changing lives by providing hands-on behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities in community-based settings. This is an ideal role for someone newer to the field and ready to gain direct experience with behavior assessment, clinical planning, and implementation. You’ll receive support and mentorship while making a measurable difference every day.

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test—there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavior support to individuals across various settings
• Assist with writing and implementing behavior plans under clinical guidance
• Support clients with developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and trauma histories
• Collaborate with teams to ensure person-centered care
• Maintain daily tracking, progress notes, and billing documentation
• Attend trainings, meetings, and team consultations
• Respond to behavioral and clinical needs using crisis intervention techniques (training provided)
• Ensure client health and safety while promoting independence and skill-building
• Assess and implement behavior programming
• Create behavior plans and provide training
• Offer direct support services when needed
• Manage paperwork, billing, and regulatory compliance
• Use crisis management skills and physical interventions when necessary
• Set and maintain a positive culture within the team

You’ll Love This Role If You

• Want a career with purpose
• Thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment
• Are eager to grow your clinical and behavioral skill set
• Are passionate about disability services and inclusive community support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral, social, health science, or education required
• Must be 18+ with valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Willing to complete and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, NVCI, Medication Administration, etc.

Training Provided

• Trauma Informed Care
• Positive Behavior Development
• Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
• CPR/First Aid
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Ethics of Social Work and Social Services
• Rights of People with Disabilities

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Postpartum Wellness Package
• Hospital Indemnity Benefit
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Monthly Employer Contribution to Dependent Care Accounts
• Accident & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life & Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Discounted Cell Phone Plans
• 401k With Up to 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program with Free Mental Health, Legal, and Financial Resources
• Monthly Wellness Seminars
• Paid Professional Development & Certification Opportunities
• Free Clinical Supervision for Qualified Degrees
• Annual Anniversary Gifts & Celebrations
• Bonus Opportunities for All Positions
• Dream Project – See Our Dreams Here!
• 5 & 10 Year Anniversary Trips – See the Trips Here!
• Virtual Sleep Training & Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
• Weekly Meal Services for Eligible New Parents
• Supplemental Parental Leave Pay for Qualified Employees

Pay

• Behavior Specialist Level I: $26.14 / Hourly (Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral, social, or health sciences, or education)
• Behavior Specialist Level II: $27.50 / Hourly (Master’s degree in a relevant field such as MSW, MA, LPCC, LCW, BCBA-C)
• Behavior Specialist Level III: $30.00 / Hourly (Licensed as LPC, LCSW, BCBA, or LAC)

Additional Responsibilities by Level

• Level II:
  • Group counseling and contracting through Sample Therapy Services
  • Provide advanced clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions
  • Advocate for clients and ensure high-quality care
  • Serve as a mentor and leader within the team
• Level III:
  • Advanced therapeutic intervention for complex behavioral issues
  • Leadership role in program development and client advocacy
  • Higher level of independent judgment and decision-making
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in crisis management