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Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

ViaQuestColumbus, OH, US
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Behavior Support Specialist

The Behavior Support Specialist will work with youths who have behavioral challenges and provide support to help them achieve their goals. The specialist will work with a team of professionals to develop and implement behavior support plans, provide training to staff and caregivers, and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments
  • Develop and implement behavior support plans
  • Provide training to staff and caregivers on behavior management strategies
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments to behavior support plans as needed
  • Collaborate with other professionals, such as therapists and social workers, to provide comprehensive support
  • Document and maintain accurate records of services provided
  • Attend meetings and provide updates on progress
  • Provide therapeutic behavioral services to clients by consulting with a licensed clinician to assist with the individual's needs.
  • Provide service planning for individualized supports or care coordinator of healthcare, behavioral health, non-healthcare services and development of a treatment plan.
  • Provide linkage, interventions, treatment options, restoration of daily life skills and crisis prevention services.
  • Provide services to individual clients or groups of clients.
  • Promote a positive and cooperative relationship with all outside contacts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field, or at least 3 years of equivalent experience providing support to individuals with significant behavioral challenges.
  • Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges
  • Knowledge of mental health, behavior management strategies, and techniques
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • What ViaQuest can offer you :

  • Comprehensive training
  • Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure
  • Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S
  • Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k)
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Premium holiday pay
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations
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