Behavior Intervention Specialist

Hope Human Services is an EEO employer - Vets/Disabled

At Hope, we believe in creating exceptional life experiences for the people we support and our employees! We strive to improve the quality of life for those we support through compassionate, innovative, and extraordinary service. Do you enjoy helping people? Are you caring, compassionate, respectful, and honest? If so, we need you! As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, you can help make a difference in the lives of others! We also offer amazing company benefits!

• Guaranteed 40 Hours of Work per Week
• Paid for scheduled hours, regardless of billable service hours
• Paid Travel Time
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits summary:

• HEALTH BENEFITS, DENTAL, LIFE INSURANCE, AND EAP with other voluntary product options 1st of the month following date of hire. 401K plan available after one year anniversary.
• PAID TIME OFF Bi-weekly allotment resulting in an annual total of 128 hours of PTO
• PAID TRAINING – RBT, 75Hr certificate, CPR, TB, among other clinical specific training programs.
• HOLIDAY PAY- Four paid holidays each year

The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) participates as a member of the Autism Intensive Model (AIM) team within Supported Living for Hope Human Services clients.  This position focuses on delivering evidence-based practice driven services to clients in Supported Living, and have an Autism diagnosis. Clients within the AIM program may have a significant deficit in communication and interaction, and/or repeated behaviors or interests, that impact their quality of life. AIM program works directly with the client and their care team to implement a person-driven treatment plan and training goals, contriving opportunities to focus on client skill-development. 

Our work is challenging and rewarding! We are a premier provider of Residential Services in Washington State with a focus on high quality, individualized, caregiving services for adults with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities.

Behavior Intervention Specialist Job Responsibilities

Behavior Intervention Specialists will be largely based in direct engagement with individuals within their current home environment and centered on skill-development, data collection, and coaching on appropriate supports.

Responsibilities include:

• Working directly with clients on targeted goals and skill-development using evidence-based practices
• Accurately collecting/reviewing data and participating in collaboration meetings
• Responsible for the implementation and training of supports
• Works collaboratively with all other disciplines to ensure all needs are met for the individuals
• Consult and assist with implementation of communication alternatives, adaptive equipment, daily routines, and activity schedules as needed

        Provide training to Supported Living staff as related to the plan and implementation of services

        Attend weekly clinical meetings with the AIM team

o    Ensure that all documentation is in place and accurate prior to the meeting

o    Ensure that all needed “to-dos” are completed prior to the meeting

Position Requirements*

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have experience with individuals with Autism
• Have one year experience as a qualified Behavioral Specialist/RBT
• Must be able to travel to various program locations and work flexible hours which can include evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the individuals we support
• Proof of vehicle insurance and an acceptable driving record
• Able to pass federal and state background checks and maintain clearance during employment
• Ability to interface with multiple data collection systems (e.g. Therap, Microsoft Forms, Google suite, etc.)

If you think this Behavior Intervention Specialist job is a good fit, APPLY NOW! Hope Human Services is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health benefits
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts, structure around client needs
• Monday to Friday with Weekends as Needed

Education:

High School Diploma (Required); /Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time