Behavior Specialist I

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to youth and families.
• Aids teams in developing a hypothesis of function and underlying unmet needs to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that lead to positive behavior change.
• Develops intervention plans that support the reduction of behaviors while incorporating strengths into skill development plans, a timeline for plan implementation and transition to the youth and family, as well as both proactive and reactive strategies that can be used before, after, and during escalating incidents.
• Understands and engages in therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations and provides corrective experiences in times of crisis.
• Offers constructive feedback and creative suggestions in the use of non-aversive approaches to behavior change to all members of the team.
• Models, trains, and practices with the child, family, and natural supports behavioral interventions and skill development plans.
• Provides positive demonstrations of professional behavior in all aspects of his/her role, maintaining positive relations with customers and modeling the value of these relationships internally and externally.
• Attends and participates in weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and treatment team meetings.
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement processes and projects.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department and business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) or more years of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education).
• Minimum of (1) one year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs, developmental disabilities, or emotional/behavioral challenges in school-based, community, or residential settings.
• Familiarity with behavioral intervention strategies, crisis de-escalation, and positive behavior support.
• CPR, First Aid, or crisis intervention certification or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision coverage. Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!

Pay

The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 - $25.83 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm and as needed evenings, weekends, and holidays, or to support a crisis.