Reference #: 2704691
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 DirectorResources 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.
