Behavioral Specialist

It takes someone special to join our team of over 650 qualified staff providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! The mission of AVSP, for more than 50 years, is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives through comprehensive programs and services offering guidance, support, and opportunities for achieving independence, self-fulfillment, and full community inclusion.

At AVSP, the rewards are high! Career opportunities that offer potential for growth, a supportive working environment, and innovative leadership styles make the difference. The following position is available:

Behavioral Specialist

Full time position - 40 hours/week, in a Group Home setting - Weekday evenings, 12:00pm-8:30pm, limited flexibility with work schedule

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling and experience in assessment and behavioral modification program design and development. This position will be split across group homes.

Under the clinical direction of the Clinical Psychologist and Residence Manager, the Behavioral Specialist will evaluate the intellectual, social and emotional functioning abilities of each individual in the Center's program(s). Develop each individual’s perceptual skills, sensorimotor skills, communication and social skills, self-direction, emotional stability, use of time, cognitive restructuring, and emotional strengths and stability. Achieve these goals through provision of direct services to each individual or through consultation with other staff members of the Agency’s programs/residences.

Engage in consultation with the Circle of Support, community providers of mental health care and psychological services and with families of individuals in order to ensure continuity of care.

Agree to work cooperatively with others, comply with all Agency policies and procedures, maintain a professional demeanor at all times to ensure a comfortable environment for individuals and co-workers.

The Behavioral Specialist position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized to the success of the organization.

A Very Special Place provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.