What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Specialist position at Help At Home?
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Help at Home is the nation’s leading provider of high-quality support services to seniors and people with disabilities. Our clients need us more than ever to continue living independently in their own homes while staying safe from high-risk facilities.
Help at Home leads the home care industry in protecting our clients and caregivers. We provide priority vaccine access, a ready supply of quality PPE, and up-to-date training.
We are seeking a Behavior Specialist who can provide behavior support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Behavior Specialist will assess individual clients, develop behavior plans, and assist the client and their team with implementation of their behavior plan. The Behavior Specialist will also coordinate the implementation of quality services with referral sources, clients and employees. This coordination occurs through training employees, supporting clients, and ongoing communication with staff and medical professionals. All services must be conducted within contract, state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
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Benefits
Help at Home/Oxford HealthCare strives to be an employer of choice in your community and our employees are the foundation of our work. Eligible staff have the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of benefit programs and 401k, along with lucrative bonuses in certain areas.
We offer a variety of in-depth training opportunities in order to provide our staff with the tools to be successful. Help at Home/Oxford HealthCare also offers strong career path possibilities for those employees who are committed to growing within the organization.
A typical day for a Behavior Specialist includes:
- Participating in the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans.
- Collecting and analyzing data on the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans.
- Adjusting or revising support strategies.
- Monitoring and training staff and caregivers on implementation strategies.
- Submitting required documentation to Behavior Consultants.
In order to be eligible for this role, you should have:
- A master’s degree in social work, psychology or any other related fields
- At least two years of experience in a role involving the support of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- A valid driver's license, along with access to reliable transportation
- Availability to work day and weekend shifts
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify, develop and execute effective training methods
- Compliance with background check requirements, as required by state laws
Behavior Specialists must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation and benefits vary by state and location so please ask for complete details at your interview.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
Salary : $39,700 - $50,300
