Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY)
TEMPORARY•Wrightsville
About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a TEMPORARY Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Wrightsville, PA. The Behavioral Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and support for an individual.
Starting pay is $50,000/annually
Responsibilities
- Observe and interact with individuals
- Create prevention plans and support plans
- Complete functional assessments
- Train staff on implementation of plans
- Prepare progress reports for individual's immediate support group
- Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development
- Attend staff meetings for various locations
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
- Masters’ degree with one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Other facts
Tech stack
Behavior Support Plans,Training Staff,Crisis Management,Communication Skills,Time Management,Problem Solving,Patience,Creativity,Observation,Functional Assessments,Team Collaboration,Report Preparation,Community-Based Supports,Judgment,Relationship Building,Flexibility
About Community Options, Inc.
Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.
Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.comop.org
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founding Year: 1989
What you'll do
- The Behavioral Specialist will observe and interact with individuals, create prevention and support plans, and train staff on their implementation. They will also prepare progress reports and serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY) do at Community Options, Inc.?
As a Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY) at Community Options, Inc., you will: the Behavioral Specialist will observe and interact with individuals, create prevention and support plans, and train staff on their implementation. They will also prepare progress reports and serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team..
Why join Community Options, Inc. as a Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY)?
Community Options, Inc. is a leading Non-profit Organizations company.
Is the Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY) position at Community Options, Inc. remote?
The Behavioral Specialist (TEMPORARY) position at Community Options, Inc. is based in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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