Behavior Specialist

Brief Description

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CRi is a well-known non-profit organization located throughout Northern VA, Richmond VA, and Maryland that is dedicated to providing quality services to enable individuals with a wide range of disabilities to live as independently as possible.

If you’re dedicated and ambitious, CRi is an excellent place to grow your career! CRi employees are responsible for collaborating and working hand in hand with a diverse team of dedicated staff who support people in achieving their goals and dreams!

CRi is seeking a Behavior Specialist who will be responsible for providing behavioral assessments, behavior program development, operational oversight, and program implementation to people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or mental health diagnoses.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• To complete series of functional behavioral assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• To complete program and individual specific training on site to staff.
• To complete behavioral observations and role model plan implementation to staff.
• Analyze behavior data to prepare quarterly reports and attend IDT meetings.
• To attend local human rights and behavior management committees to present quarterly reports.
• To complete all behavioral and clinical documentation as required by CRi, licensure, and other regulatory agencies.
• To provide direct supervision and instruction to staff through daily communications.
• To create and train a positive support environment inclusive of communication strategies, adaptive materials, and environmental modification.
• To assist Program Director with monthly reports, trainings, record maintenance and quality assurance of all clinical files and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related human services field plus three (3) years demonstrated experience.
• OR Master's degree plus two (2) years in intellectual disabilities, behavior management, and/or therapeutic consultation.
• MUST have a valid drivers license in good standing.
• MUST drive and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of functional assessments and experience in developing behavior plans.
• Candidates who are Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, Positive Behavioral Supports Facilitator, or eligible for training and subsequent certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be capable of doing some lifting, physical intervention for hazardous behaviors, and assistance with direct service care.