Behavioral Services Specialist

About the Role

The Behavioral Services Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of positive behavioral support plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Community Services Group (CSG) in a variety of settings. This position works closely with supervisory and direct service staff to monitor the development and implementation of these plans, ensuring individuals' rights and quality behavioral support in accordance with the principles of self-determination, Positive Behavior Support, Applied Behavior Analysis, recovery, resiliency, and CSG policies. The Behavioral Services Specialist reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services or designee.

Wage Information

$24.04 per hour. CSG is offering a $1,000.00 Sign-On-Bonus for this position that will be paid after successful completion of the initial evaluation period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using indirect methods (interviews, record review) and direct methods (observations, ABC data collection) to determine the function of challenging behaviors.
• Monitor individuals' progress through on-site visits, data collection, and periodic assessments to ensure appropriate and adequate programs.
• Develop individualized, data-driven Behavior Support Plans (BSP) based on FBA findings, incorporating positive, proactive, trauma-informed, and least restrictive strategies using a whole person biopsychosocial approach.
• Design and recommend environmental modifications, antecedent strategies, and replacement skill training.
• Participate in the development of individual service or treatment plans to determine long and short-term goals.
• Review individual service plans with program specialists to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and recommend revisions as individuals' needs change.
• Supervise the completion of periodic progress reports and monitor all program records to ensure active rehabilitation.
• Lead training for support staff on positive behavioral support techniques and other pertinent topics to enhance staff effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, plans, progress notes, and service delivery in compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with direct service staff in creating goal plans and behavioral support plans.
• Implement best practice behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

This position requires the following combination of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in special education, psychology, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or other closely related field and four years of direct experience supporting individuals with mental illness/intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in special education, psychology, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or gerontology and two years of direct experience supporting individuals with mental illness/intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend training, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Extensive Paid Training.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay.
• Family Medical and Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities.

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.