Behavioral Specialist

General Description Assist people supported with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop their maximum independence while incorporating agency Core Values. Model and mentor staff on behavioral health interventions and implementation of Behavior Support Plans, through active engagement with individuals during the course of their activities of daily living. Essential Functions * Provide assistance and informed decision making to enable individuals to accomplish activities of daily living including: personal care; dietary needs; health maintenance; appointments; community activities; and relationship facilitation. * Support the delivery of effective behavioral services through 'hands on' modeling, coaching, and staff training. * Participate in meetings and trainings that support the development of effective behavioral interventions. * Mentor staff and support accurate behavioral data collection and organization of data. * Provide QBS Safety Care Training and support to staff * Provide crisis intervention support as needed. * Balance a work schedule at multiple locations. Demonstrate availability and flexibility to work all shifts, due to behavioral health needs. * Model and maintain a positive, supportive, productive team and work environment. * Promote social opportunities and community inclusion for the individuals. * Encourage independence and natural support by providing quality decision-making opportunities. * Promote appropriate communication and interactions consistent with company values and with individuals supported in the home and community. * Follow all care plans attending to individual's well-being, reporting any concerns to nurse or management. * Objectively monitor; report and document individuals status, including implementing care plans and goals. Skills and Abilities * Maintain certification in QBS Safety Care Training. * Functional understanding of behavior principles including; reinforcement, shaping, ABC's, etc. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain behavior principles to staff. * Ability to support individuals exhibiting significant behavior challenges; consistently modeling positive behavior support practices. Attitude and Personal Qualities * Teamwork/Empowerment - Creates a positive work environment that fosters teamwork. * Respect - Treats everyone with courtesy, fairness and dignity. * Integrity/Trust - Committed to the highest standards of personal and professional behavior and is honest and ethical in all actions. * Responsibility- Honors commitments and accepts responsibility for actions and outcomes. * Quality - Through continuous learning, strives to improve self and others every day. Embraces change as a means of performance improvement. * Communication/Fairness- Resolves conflict through respectful dialogue. General Requirements * Bachelor's degree in psychology, behavioral analysis, special education or a related field. * Minimum 2 years' experience implementing and providing training with Behavior Support Plans, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention Techniques. * Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Direct Support Professional. What we offer you * The pay range: $26-27 hourly. * Schedule: Mon-Fri 9-5 with flexibility required to support teams, attend meetings and trainings. * Platinum Plan Benefits (Over $20K): Blue Cross Blue Shield: Individual and Family Plan (HMO; PPO); Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Delta Dental of RI; Eye Med Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Agency Sponsored Life Insurance; Vacation Time - 4 weeks prorated; Sick Time; 401K Retirement Plan; AFLAC Supplemental Benefits (accident, cancer and life); Tuition Reimbursement (2,400 annually) Holiday Pay; Pet Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Precision Collision- Vehicle Repair discount; Employee Referral Bonuses (1K); and Employee Celebration Events EEO