What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Sample Supports LLC?

$500 Sign on Bonus!! We launched the Dream Project in 2022 as an additional benefit to all employees at Sample Supports. The mission behind the Dream Project is to model, encourage, and practice personal goal setting and achievement in our workforce with the intention of replicating those skills with the individuals we serve. Please follow the link below to learn more!

https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in our social work based Behavior Program! Sample Supports is seeking therapists and clinicians of diverse backgrounds to join our Behavior Services Team to provide counseling, consultation, and assessment services to at-risk adults with disabilities. Our clinicians have options for flexible schedules, private and furnished offices for site based sessions, and virtual caseloads. Minimum B.A. in human services or related fields required .At Sample Supports we believe that by supporting our employees, our employees will in turn provide the best care to the people we serve. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package including unique benefits like The Dream Project where we support our employees in accomplishing a personal or professional goal that means something to them.

Benefits:

Free clinical supervision for qualified licenses
Paid professional development including continuing education credits
Medical insurance including vision and dental
Sign on bonus for employees full-time in the position
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts (with $250 annual employer contribution)
Accident and short-term disability insurance
100% employer-paid life and voluntary term life insurance
Pet insurance
401k with up to 4% match
Flexible paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Dream Project - We're excited about this! See more here: https://www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html
5 & 10 Year Anniversary Trips https://www.samplesupports.com/5-year-trips.html

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or above in relevant field is required (Human Services or equivalent)
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport individuals in services in your vehicle
- In order to provide transportation, the candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
Able to perform the physical demands of the position may include but are not limited to:
- Physically intervening with at-risk adults that pose a safety threat to themselves or others utilizing NVCI-approved techniques,
- Working with unpredictable and aggressive individuals and may be expected to be alone with them in the community or in their homes, and
- Maintaining calm and professionally intervening with people with disabilities during escalated/crisis moments.
- If this sounds new or unfamiliar that’s okay! We provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel confident and comfortable implementing support plans. See more below!
Due to the nature of the work performed at Sample Supports, and that this position works with at-risk adults, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Training:

Sample Supports offers intensive, paid training in:

Trauma Informed Care
Positive Behavior Development
Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
CPR/First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Ethics of Social Work and Social Services
Right of People with Disabilities