The Behavior Specialist monitors behavior programs, trains all staff members, and works with the Psychologist to create effective behavioral programs that minimize target behaviors and increase positive social skills. The Behavior Support Specialist ensures compliance with ICF/IDD standards, attends all clinical meetings, and is responsible for each client’s behavioral status.

Responsibilities

Ultimately, the job of the behavior support specialist is to assist the psychologist in monitoring and implementing behavior programs in accordance with both company and state policies. This includes:

• Documents 30/60-day reviews of behavior programs for clients, including graphic and narrative progress reports.
• Consult with a Psychologist in order to provide information regarding behavioral status for evaluations and formal programs.
• Calculates behavioral data and presents information at Quarterly Drug Review, Psychiatric Consultations, and Blue West Opportunities Human Rights Committee
• Attends all Habilitation Plans and presents client-specific information regarding restrictive interventions, progress/regression, and prognosis.
• Contacts guardians regarding consent for restrictive interventions and secures consent for programs.
• Utilized team process before any recommended changes in behavioral programs.
• Screens all potential applicants for residential placement at Blue West Opportunities.
• 24 hours a-day on-call responsibilities for client and staff concerns regarding behavioral issues.
• Calculates reinforcement score sheets, token wallets, and star charts.
• Teaches NCI and Behavior Management components of NET.
• Trains all staff members regarding formal behavior programs and revisions to ensure correct and timely implementation.
• Attend all meetings as directed by the Residential Program Administrator, including A and I, Hab Plans, site meetings, and other necessary meetings.
• Attends Psychiatric consultations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success Criteria

The primary criteria for success are resident and employee affinity. Success is measured around resident satisfaction and advocacy. Success criteria include:

• Ensure that all Federal, State, Local, ICF/ID, and Innovation waiver service standards and regulations are adhered to and followed.
• Follow all policies and procedures for the organization.
• Works with consultants and supporting staff to ensure appropriate services are being provided.
• Provides training for new staff at Orientation, and ongoing training for veteran staff.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and always written) with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including the ability to perform NCI interventions, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Independently and consistently completes specific job duties.
• Provides a clean, neat and organized work environment.
• Maintain certification in applicable training, including, but not limited to, CPR and First Aid, NCI , Blood Borne Pathogens, and TB Skin Test, and complete competency-based training in areas identified by the organization.
• Maintain NCI instructor certification.
• May participate in an amended work schedule.

Experience and Education Required

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a working knowledge of Developmental Disabilities gained through education and professional experience.
• Knowledge of educational/training techniques, behavioral intervention and treatment, task analysis, developmental programming, and habilitation program implementation and monitoring.
• Ability to direct others in a positive manner to provide the link between the habilitation plan and program implementation.
• Minimum Education required is a High School Diploma and 2 years of experience working in an ICF/IDD environment.
• Valid driver's license

Skills Required

The Behavior Support Specialist requires a clinical mindset and exceptional leadership skills. The Specialist is expected to demonstrate minimum competence in reliability, job knowledge, policies and procedures, and problem-solving.

• Ability to work in multiple settings, including home-like settings.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and always written) with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including the ability to perform NCI interventions, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs., reach, and sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Independently and consistently completes specific job duties.
• Follows protocol for documentation.
• The ability to lead and inspire personnel to achieve company goals.
• Leadership skills required to define and manage a set of goals.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• A willingness to embrace change and to adapt strategies on the fly.
• Great powers of persuasion and presentation.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact the lives of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities positively. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Development center

Ability to Commute:

• Mars Hill, NC 28754 (Required)

Work Location: In person