Behavior Support Specialist
Hope Human Services, LLC · Lakewood, WA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$27–$28/hrPart-time
About the role
The Behavior Support Specialist participates as a member of the Diversion Management Team in maintaining quality and continuity of care for individuals supported within our Bed-Based Diversion Program. This position provides leadership, training, coaching, and support to Direct Support Professionals while assisting with the development and implementation of individualized behavioral support strategies and care plans.Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, coaching, and training to Direct Support Professionals and Lead Direct Support Professionals
- Demonstrates direct care skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and objectivity
- Develops, implements, and supports individualized behavior support strategies and person-centered care plans
- Uses behavioral data, observations, and assessments to guide support planning and monitor progress
- Reviews documentation for accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance purposes
- Participates in staff development, training, and ongoing coaching to ensure quality service delivery
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and crisis response situations as needed
- Able to access agency homes and community locations to support individuals and staff
- Experience with data collection, documentation review, and electronic record systems
Requirements & Essential Job Functions
- Be at least 21 years of age or older
- Minimum Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Education, or related field preferred
- Experience as a Behavioral Specialist, Trainer, RBT, BCaBA, LABA, or similar behavioral support role preferred
- Two or more years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, or challenging behaviors
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and crisis response situations as needed
- Ability to access agency homes and community locations to support individuals and staff
- Experience with data collection, documentation review, and electronic record systems
- Must have a currently valid driver's license or valid driver's license as an active-duty armed forces personnel or dependent of an active-duty armed forces personnel and the ability to be insured to drive agency vehicles
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Provides driving abstract on annual basis or as requested
- Provides valid CPR and First Aid certification or obtains within required timeframe
- Provides Supported Living Letter of Exemption or 75-Hour Training Certificate or obtains within required timeframe
- Provides Peer Coaching Certificate or obtains within required timeframe
- Able to pass a criminal background check with the State of Washington and maintain clearance during tenure of employment