Behavior Support Specialist, Behavior Day Services

**Join the** [**BuildAbility**](https://buildabilityla.org/) **Team as a Behavior Support Specialist** Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Behavior Support Specialists to lend support to participants in our Behavior Management Day Program. **Why work with us:** - **Meaningful Mission:** Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality. - **Inclusive Environment:** Join an organization that values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. - **Comprehensive Benefits:** Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $20.00 - $22.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package for full-time staff. - If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! **Our Behavior Day Services:** - This is our site-based day program where we serve adults with developmental disabilities. Behavior Support Specialists work in a ratio to focus on developing positive behavioral responses, socialization, pre-vocational skills, and exploration of interests. - This program also includes community access for people who have developed the skills needed to explore the community safely. **As a Behavior Support Specialist, you will be responsible for:** - Implementing participant services and training based on functional behavioral assessments and Individual Service Plans. - Providing opportunities for participants to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques. - Assisting individuals with aspects of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, and dressing in compliance with hygiene curriculum. - Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the participant's pre-vocational skills and finding educational opportunities or classes to assist them in further development. - Using a digital client service platform to accurately record all data, progress notes, session comments, concerns, and action plans for each session/unit of service. **Schedule:** - Full-time (33-35hrs) - Monday to Friday (8:00/8:30 a.m. - 3:30/4:00 p.m.) **Work location:** - San Fernando CA, 91340 **Compensation:** - Starting at $20.00 - $21.00 /hour (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications). **Benefits (Full-Time Staff):** - 90% coverage for Medical and 100% coverage for Dental and Vision insurance - 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for up to 2X the annual salary with Reliance Standard - Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year - 56 hours of paid sick leave - 12 paid holidays per year - Mileage Reimbursement - 403(b) retirement savings plan - Employee Assistance Program - Opportunity for Career Advancement **Required Qualifications:** - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner. - Understanding of behavior modification and de-escalation techniques. - High school diploma or GED. - Must be able to meet Community Care Licensing requirements to pass a Department of Justice criminal background clearance. - Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and working in a behavior management program. - CPI Certified. - CPR/First Aid Certified. - Fluent in Spanish. - ASL knowledge. **BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace environment, stakeholder engagement, and client support.** **We do not discriminate on the basis…