Behavior Support Specialist
Behavior Support Specialist
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Community Options Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist in Westmoreland PA to use best practices and technology within a communitybased 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 supports for an individual
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 individuals immediate support group
- Serve as an active member of each persons InterDisciplinary Team (IDT) which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
- Attend staff meetings for various locations
- Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree/ masters degree preferred plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
- Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Understanding and commitment to communitybased 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 situation
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry or investigation
Please send your resume to:
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
