Behavior Support Specialist - Allentown, United States - Community Options, Inc.

Community Options, Inc.

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Allentown, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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
Allentown, 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.

Starting pay is $45,000$55,000/annually, depending on experience_

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 communitybased 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_