Behavior Specialist Job at Hope, Springfield, IL

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  • Hope
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

of intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness, de-escalation, etc.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, provider staff meetings, and additional meetings as requested in support of the individual in crisis and their clinical/medical needs.

Professional Development (15%)

  • In addition, participates in on-going professional development and continuing education through participation in workshops and conferences.
  • Participates actively in problem-solving; provides solution-oriented and proactive recommendations; maintains effective and respectful interactions; communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Assumes responsibilities as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of clients as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
  • Maintains compliance with all applicable DHS regulations and licensure requirements (if applicable).
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
  • Must be able to function autonomously and with integrity, providing an accurate representation of ICPN clinical services to community partners
  • Must be able to demonstrate consistency with time management and scheduling appointments (virtual or in-person)
  • Skill in cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

  • Experience and or specialized knowledge in one or more of the following: Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorders; or Mental Illness.
  • Experience in the application of adaptive skills training, including but not limited to social skills, coping skills, communication, anger management, and validation.
  • Requires the ability to implement crisis interventions and to assist in the implementation of such interventions to ensure the safety of the individual and others.
  • Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with service providers and family members. Requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both written and orally) in a professional manner.
  • Requires the ability to cope with sensitive situations in relation to staff, recipients, and community providers.
  • Experience in functional assessment, behavior program development/monitoring, and competency-based staff training procedures in program implementation. Additional expertise in discrete trial training, functional communication training, prompting, prompt fading/ differential reinforcement schedules, and crisis intervention strategies is preferred.
  • Skill in cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

WHAT WE PREFER:

  • Qualified candidates must possess a master’s degree in a Behavior Analysis or related field; consideration may be provided to bachelor level degrees with sufficient work experience.
  • At least one year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • Paid Training!
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Floating Holidays
  • Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 55000-60000 Yearly Salary

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote work, Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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