Behavioral Specialist

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Full-Time Behavioral Specialist to provide support in Pittsburgh and Wexford, PA . The Behavioral Specialist uses 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 support for an individual. Starting pay is $50,000/annually 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 de...