About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Support Specialist to provide temporary services for behavioral assessment, monitoring, and support. This position plays a critical role in helping individuals receive consistent, person-centered behavioral services in alignment with the Supports Program and Community Care Program.

As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, you'll engage in both direct and indirect assessments, develop support plans, and offer training and consultation to ensure quality care across multiple service settings. The position is part-time, with a combination of scheduled hours and availability required on an as-needed basis. The role reports to the COO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Behavioral Re-assessments (as needed) and provide ongoing monthly support across assigned locations.
• Perform direct and indirect assessments, including:
  
  • Monitoring
  • Staff training and coaching
  • Behavior plan modifications
  • Data analysis and documentation
• Deliver continued behavioral support based on assessed or requested needs.
• Respond to consultation requests between scheduled visits, offering professional guidance and recommendations.
• Support new individuals introduced during the contract term with dedicated assessments and integration into the ongoing support plan (may require adjustment to contract scope or fees).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Strong knowledge of behavioral support planning, data collection, and behavior modification techniques.
• Comfortable with independent fieldwork across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently, ability to assist in a 2 person lift for residents, while using a Hoyer lift
• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.
• Employee shall submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• Employee shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Record Information.
• Complete cooperation with the licensee (Hope Christian Services) and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

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