Behavior Support Specialist

1 week ago


Greensburg, United States Community Options, Inc. Full time
*Community Options, Inc.* is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a *Behavior Support Specialist *in *Westmoreland, PA *to use 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 supports for an individual.

*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
* Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
* Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

*Minimum Requirements:*
* Bachelor's Degree/ masters’ degree preferred plus 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 situation
* Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

_Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V_

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