Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist

Job

Agency: SD Developmental Center

Location:

Redfield, SD

Salary: $27.28-$32.09 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: 9/24/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of enhancing the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where employees are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

This position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating behavioral management plans. Assess and intervene in emergency and crisis incidents by following individualized behavior treatment strategies or facility procedures to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Train staff in implementation of behavior management plans. Analyze, develop, monitor and evaluate psychological data. Provide active treatment supports and services to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure effective methods of behavior modification and treatment are implemented.

• Serve as a member of the  which designs individualized plans for each client to ensure effective methods of behavior modification and treatment.
• Conduct group sessions to clients specified in the Individual Support Plan (ISP), to include but not limited to: crisis management and psycho educational groups.
• Collects, computes and analyzes behavior program data.
• Provides staff in-service training to direct and/or support staff, to ensure proper operation of behavioral programs.
• Provides monthly progress notes based on the plans, observations and attendance.
• Utilization of crisis prevention and intervention utilizing non-violent crisis intervention techniques and SDDC policies and procedures.
• Member of Peer Review Committee, review and approve behavior support plans containing limitations and/or highly restrictive procedures.
• Represent Behavioral Health Team at, but not limited to:
  Human Rights Committee, Psych Consults, Medication Reviews, Supplemental Team Meetings, Annual Individual Support Plan meeting.
• Assist Behavioral Health Team in Functional Behavioral Assessments as directed by Psychologist or Behavior Analyst.
• Author evaluations utilizing person centered practices and integrated services and support domains for inclusion in the comprehensive functional assessment.
• Authoring behavior support plans without limitations. Co-author behavior support plans with limitations and/or highly restrictive procedures.
• Review administration of emergency interventions, safety frame record, safety precaution forms and…