Behavior Support Professional - Part Time - New Castle, DE

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The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related
• NADD or NADSP certification preferred
• Two years experience working with adults with IDD and co-occurring mental health concerns
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting Behavior Support Plans under appropriate clinical supervision

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Behavior Support Professional to join our team in New Castle, DE.

This is Part-Time (16 hours per week) - Monday-Friday (hours will vary)

Earn : $30 / hour.

Under appropriate clinical supervision, the Behavior Support Professional completes assessments, develops strategies, writes personalized Behavior Support Plans for individuals with basic to moderate behavior concerns. This role trains and mentors the support team. This position is responsible for efficient and appropriate development, facilitation, documentation and revision of Behavior Support Plans, according to the person's Individual Support Plan and per Merakey policy.

Applicant should have a basic understanding of medical factors and its relations to behavior. The Promotion of positive practices and strategies of presenting issues, based on functional behavioral assessments, as an applied methodology in clinical practice is a primary expectation.

The Behavior Support Professional will :

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including :

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About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!