Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

Full Time

$21 per hour

Full Time

Job Description

The Behavior Support Specialist will work with youths 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

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

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 ViaQuest can offer you:

Comprehensive training

Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure

Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S

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

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