Job Description
Salary Range $33.43 - $33.43 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Description Join IAHD as our next Behavior Intervention Specialist Do you have a passion for supporting the mental health and wellness of individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you skilled at developing behavior support plans, providing counseling, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help people thrive? If so, IAHD wants YOU on our team! About the Role As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in the lives of the people we support in our group homes and day programs—similar to an in-house psychologist or counselor. You’ll provide direct psychological services, develop and monitor individualized behavior plans, and work closely with staff, families, and advocates to promote each person’s quality of life. What You’ll Do Provide psychological services, including monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluations and reports. Deliver individual and group counseling. Develop, write, and monitor behavior modification plans in residential and day program settings. Complete Functional Behavior Assessments. Ensure all plans are accessible to staff and that data collection is measurable and objective. Train staff on the implementation of behavior plan strategies. Monitor progress through observation, data review, and staff interviews; revise plans as needed. Prepare written monthly progress summaries, annual, and semi-annual reports. Attend clinical, supervision, and treatment team meetings; share behavioral analysis with teams and families. Collaborate with psychiatrists, including completing the behavioral section of Psychiatric Consult form