Behavior Support Specialist - Community Options : Job Details

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 Edison, NJ 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. Starting pay is $55,000/per year 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
• 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
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situation
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• 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