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 IDD.
• Ensure support plans and services adhere to Individual Plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete structured assessment interviews with parents/care providers and conduct observations in various settings.
• Review social history information, complete functional assessments, and gather baseline information for behavior support plans.
• Write and submit summaries of assessments and behavior support plan components to interdisciplinary teams or operations leaders.
• Advocate for the human and civil rights of individuals by presenting behavior support plan information to review committees.
• Document progress, review records, and logs, maintain confidentiality, and complete billing documentation as necessary.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers.
• Implement the company’s Customer Service Standards and report any instances of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards.
• Support and train staff in implementing Individual Support Plans and conduct classes and orientations as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Assist with socialization, 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 the delivery of medications and treatments, promptly report administration errors, and maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other supplies.
• If assigned, monitor individual’s health, document concerns, and communicate 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

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Minimum of 2 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 intellectual and developmental disabilities, 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.