Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

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$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

A Great Opportunity / $21 per hour / Full Time

The Behavior Support Specialist will work with youth and adults who have behavioral challenges and provide support to help them achieve their goals. The specialist will work with a team of professionals to develop and implement behavior support plans, provide training to staff and caregivers, and monitor progress.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conduct functional behavior assessments
• Develop and implement behavior support plans
• Provide training to staff and caregivers on behavior management strategies
• Monitor progress and make adjustments to behavior support plans as needed
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as therapists and social workers, to provide comprehensive support
• Document and maintain accurate records of services provided
• Attend meetings and provide updates on progress
• Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services to clients by consulting with a licensed clinician to assist with the individual's needs.
• Provide service planning for individualized supports or care coordinator of healthcare, behavioral health, non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
• Provide linkage, interventions, treatment options, restoration of daily life skills and crisis prevention services.
• Provide services to individual clients or groups of clients.
• Promote a positive and cooperative relationship with all outside contacts.

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience providing support to individuals with significant behavioral challenges.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges
• Knowledge of mental health, behavior management strategies, and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What Via Quest can offer you:

• Comprehensive training
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Premium holiday pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations