Carbon/Monroe
1007 Phillips St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360, USA

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 Stroudsburg, PA 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. This individual must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with a flexible schedule, and respond to crisis situations. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance, and supports for an individual.

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

Attend staff meetings for various locations

Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned





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

Knowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations

Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports

Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situation

Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Please send your resume to: [email protected]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Chance Employer
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