Behavior Support Specialist

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full-Time Behavior Support Specialist to provide support in Indiana, PA to help effectively support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Behavioral Support Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.

Starting pay is $50,000/annually

Responsibilities
Observe and interact with individuals
Create prevention plans and support plans
Complete functional assessments
Train staff on implementation of plans
Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
Serve as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
Attend staff meetings for various locations
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree/ masters' degree preferred plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions
May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
May be required to transport individuals utilizing own vehicle or company provided vehicles
May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?
Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday Holiday
Generous PTO
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call

Work Location: In person