The Behavior Support Specialist position:
Develops and maintains behavior support plans which utilize positive strategies and are based on Functional Behavioral Assessments
Identifies treatment modalities/strategies, behavioral goals, and intervention techniques that are proactive, strength’s based, non-aversive and individualized to meet the individual’s needs
Collects and evaluates behavioral data
Observe individuals in various settings
Conducts training related to the implementation of the behavior support plans for the participant, family member, and staff
Monitors the implementation of the behavior support plan and revises as needed
Meet with Directors and other management-level employees to review caseload to ensure utilization of positive strategies that are based on the appropriate assessment tools
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, special education, or related human service field and two years of experience working with people with IDD and Autism.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
No prohibitive criminal offense
What we can offer you:
- $2000 sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Work/life balance
- Generous vacation & sick leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and accident insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
- Retirement plan (401k)
- Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical expenses, and parking/transit)
- Verizon, AT&T, and gym membership discounts
About us: Step by Step, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.
Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.
