Lead Behavior Support Specialist

Join a mission that moves.

The Lead Behavioral Support Specialist (Lead BSS) is the on-site leader of EP365's behavioral support team during adaptive sports and inclusive recreation sessions. You will serve as the highest-level behavioral support presence at your assigned facility, providing direct 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 support to participants while leading and guiding BSS staff during sessions.

This is not a sideline role. You are in the session, with the participants, setting the tone for the team and the quality of care our clients receive.

•    Serve as the behavioral support site lead during assigned EP365 adaptive sports and recreation sessions

•    Provide direct participant support at 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 ratios depending on program need

•    Lead, model, and guide BSS team members during sessions to ensure consistent, high-quality support

•    Implement individualized behavior support strategies aligned to each participant's ISP goals and IPP

•    Monitor and document participant behavior, engagement, and progress during and after sessions

•    Ensure all EP365 programming standards are upheld — including water breaks every 15 minutes and the protected 15-minute end-of-session documentation window

•    Communicate any behavioral incidents, concerns, or observations to the Director of Behavioral Supports in a timely manner

•    Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants

Requirements

•    Experience providing behavioral support to individuals with IDD in a structured or recreational setting

•    Strong understanding of behavior support strategies, ISP goals, and person-centered practices

•    Comfortable working across multiple adaptive sports and recreational programs — not limited to one sport

•    Proven Leader 3+ Years who can guide a team while staying hands-on with participants

•    Reliable, punctual, and organized — sessions start on time and documentation gets done

•    DDS-trained or willingness to complete DDS training prior to first session

•    Active DOJ/FBI background clearance required

•    CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

•    Be part of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit serving a community that deserves excellent care

•    Work in dynamic, active environments — adaptive sports, recreation, and movement-based programming

•    Competitive contract rate: $35 - $40/hour

•    Flexible, part-time schedule built around program sessions

•    Leadership opportunity — you are the site lead, not just a support staff member

•    Make a real, visible impact on the confidence, skills, and community of the people you serve