Behavior Specialist-Northern

Culture Index Requirement

To be considered for this position, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Sample Supports is seeking motivated clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join our social work-based Behavior Services Team.

Behavior Specialists work one‑on‑one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services are individualized based on each person’s cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, clinical candidates, and independently licensed clinicians who want meaningful clinical experience with the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Depending on qualifications and assigned services, Behavior Specialists may:

• Provide individual behavior support and counseling
• Complete clinical behavior assessments
• Develop comprehensive behavior support plans
• Train and consult with caregivers, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral and therapeutic interventions
• Support individuals in their homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually
• Provide crisis support and help teams safely respond to challenging behaviors
• Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready service documentation
• Advocate for each person’s needs, rights, safety, independence, and quality of life
• Work collaboratively with families, guardians, providers, case managers, and other professionals
• Maintain professional boundaries and use sound clinical judgment in complex situations
• Meet established billable service expectations based on caseload and position level
• Follow all service plans, behavior plans, protocols, Medicaid requirements, and applicable regulations
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment as required by law
• Attend team meetings, consultations, and required training

At Sample Supports, we believe that supporting our employees helps them provide the best possible care to the people we serve. Our Behavior Specialists receive ongoing support, consultation, training, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

See what a day in the life of a Behavior Specialist looks like.

• Free clinical supervision for qualifying licenses
• In-house graduate internship opportunities for eligible employees
• Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Virtual caseload opportunities when appropriate
• Private, furnished offices for site-based sessions
• Agency fleet vehicles available for appointments and meetings
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Access to the Dream Project, which helps employees work toward meaningful personal or professional goals

Learn more about the Dream Project.

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status and hours worked.

Applicants at all three levels must:

• Have experience or training appropriate for the responsibilities of the assigned position level
• Be at least 18 years old due to driving requirements
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Be willing and able to transport individuals receiving services when required
• Successfully complete required background checks due to working with at-risk adults
• Complete and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Communicate…