Behavior Specialist

Description

Job title

Behavior Specialist

Reports to

Program Director/Clinical Director

Position Summary

The Behavior Specialist provides clinically oriented behavior support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. The Behavior Specialist will work closely with our clinical, programmatic, residential and day support staff to develop holistic behavioral treatment plans that consider thoughts, feelings and behaviors of our participants within an interpersonal and systematic context. This systemic approach requires participation on a multidisciplinary team and the training of staff, families and caretakers.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Conducts FBAs on all consumers.
• Develops and Maintains Behavior Support Plan.
• Data collection and Analysis.
• Training and Modeling for Staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Preferred.
• Three years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required.

Working conditions

Works in an office setting.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their work.

Lifting Requirements

• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Clinical Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.