Role OverviewThe Behavioral Specialist evaluates and assesses residents using functional behavior assessment tools, develops behavior support plans, and provides in-service training to direct care staff. The role requires working with developmentally disabled adults, understanding and applying methods and practices used in medical, psychiatric, or childcare settings, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
What You Will Do
The Behavioral Specialist will make daily rounds on homes of assigned caseload, visit residents, gather feedback from direct care staff, collect ABC data sheets, and graph data for analysis. They will also develop reports and present during Psychiatric Clinic reviews.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities and be certified in Advanced Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field
- At least one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities
- Certification in Advanced Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurances available at state rates
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
- Training opportunities
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