Behavioral Specialist

About the role

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in residential, vocational, or in-home settings, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ensure support plans and services adhere to Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers and complete functional assessments.
• Write and submit a summary of assessment and recommended behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary teams or operations leaders.
• Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals receiving services from the agency by attending and presenting behavior support plan information to review committees.
• Document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality; complete billing documentation as applicable; organize and record all documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; implement the company’s Customer Service Standards.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents following company policy and external requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights of individuals according to applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.
• Support and train staff in implementing Individual Support Plans (i.e., behavior intervention plans) and conduct classes and orientations as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• If assigned, accurately administer and document delivery of medications and treatments; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• If assigned, monitor individual’s health, documenting concerns and communicating with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; follow individual health care directives.
• May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay instructions and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Check water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills and protect persons being served in the event of emergency.
• Comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to supervisor and participate in safety-related training or activities.

Requirements

• Masters degree in a human services field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Training in behavior modification techniques and/or experience providing behavior management treatment as required by state or program funder.
• Knowledge of specialized populations such as individuals with a developmental disability, brain injury, or mental health; expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, or crisis intervention.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature with ability to work well with others.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Human Services Field.
• Experience Conducting Behavioral Evaluations, Developing Behavior Support Plans, and Data Collection.

Skills

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Pay

• $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay).
• Full-Time.