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Behavior Support Specialist

Location: Edison, NJ, United States
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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. 
We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist in Edison, NJ to use 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. 
Starting pay is $55,000/per year
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 development
  • Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree/ masters’ degree preferred plus one year of experience in developing behavior support plans and teaching staff to implement plans
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
  • Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
  • Understanding and commitment to community-based supports for persons with disabilities
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situation
  • Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Why Community Options? 
  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday! 
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
  • Great coworkers/team that support you! 
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction 
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!    Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer   M/F/D/V 
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