James L. Maher Center - Behavioral Specialist

Behavioral Specialists (BS) provides short time, intensive, behavioral interventions and replacement skill-building strategies for our participants. The BS will provide social-emotional-behavioral supports within the context of the participant’s overall ISP addressing specific behaviors and offering immediate reinforcement. Specific services include, but are not limited to, cognitive behavioral approaches, structured activities and implementing de-escalation strategies along with positive behavioral supports, TIC, behavior modification and behavioral analysis and functional analysis training.

· Provide therapeutic behavioral supports to participants to assist with their individual needs, including interventions, treatment options and restoration of daily living skills and crisis prevention services

· Provides transportation to and from activities;
· Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals;
· Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their
preferences and individual plans;
· Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks;
· Promotes participation and involvement in community outings;
· Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time,
requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work
schedule;
· Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected;
· Treats individuals with dignity and respect;

Valid driver’s license
Ability to drive company vehicles.
Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs.
Ability to work on holidays and during inclement weather.

A favorable National Criminal Background check along with OIG clearance

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree and two plus years of related field experience and/or four or more years of related experience and training in residential setting

This job description is subject to change

• Associates Degree and two or more years of related field experience and training OR high school diploma or GED with four or more years of related experience and training in residential setting

• Applicant must pass a National Criminal Background check with fingerprints

• Must be 18 years or older