Behavior Support Specialist

We are seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to provide day-to-day support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day services program. This role focuses primarily on helping participants engage in daily activities, follow individualized goals, and receive behavioral support as needed throughout the day.

• Provide direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day services program, typically supporting two participants at a time.
• Help participants transition into the program, review their daily activities and goals, and provide support throughout the day.
• Follow individualized behavior plans and use appropriate behavioral strategies to support participants during daily activities and programming.
• Support participants in choosing from a variety of scheduled activities designed to promote engagement, independence, and participation.
• Provide behavioral support as a supplemental component of the day services program rather than intensive behavioral intervention.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Review participant information and goals prior to the start of programming to ensure appropriate support throughout the day.
• Document participant progress, behavioral data, and narrative notes in the program's documentation systems.
• Complete required documentation within 24 hours of the end of the shift, with designated time during the day to complete notes.
• Rotate consistently with team members to provide support across the participant population.
• Support participants arriving through Regional Center transportation services or family drop-off..
• Support a program serving approximately 20–25 participants per day, with plans to grow to approximately 40 total participants.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
  Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with behavioral needs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required, or must be obtained prior to working within the program's required staffing ratio.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required, or must be obtained prior to working within the program's required staffing ratio.

Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 330pm or 830am - 4pm