Job Description

We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to provide day-to-day support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day services program. This role focuses primarily on helping participants engage in daily activities, follow individualized goals, and receive behavioral support as needed throughout the day. 

Responsibilities/ Job Duties: 

• Provide direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day services program, typically supporting two participants at a time.
• Help participants transition into the program, review their daily activities and goals, and provide support throughout the day.
• Follow individualized behavior plans and use appropriate behavioral strategies to support participants during daily activities and programming.
• Support participants in choosing from a variety of scheduled activities designed to promote engagement, independence, and participation.
• Provide behavioral support as a supplemental component of the day services program rather than intensive behavioral intervention.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Review participant information and goals prior to the start of programming to ensure appropriate support throughout the day.
• Document participant progress, behavioral data, and narrative notes in the program's documentation systems.
• Complete required documentation within 24 hours of the end of the shift, with designated time during the day to complete notes.
• Rotate consistently with team members to provide support across the participant population.
• Support participants arriving through Regional Center transportation services or family drop-off..
• Support a program serving approximately 20–25 participants per day, with plans to grow to approximately 40 total participants.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with behavioral needs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required, or must be obtained prior to working within the program's required staffing ratio.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required, or must be obtained prior to working within the program's required staffing ratio.

Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 330pm or 830am - 4pm

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

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Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.