Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

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