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About the Role

Richmond Community Services is seeking a Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS) passionate about empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and independent lives. This role involves direct engagement in programs, analyzing behavior, developing strategies, and coaching staff to see real-time impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Conduct and support Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and use data to understand behavioral patterns.
• Observe programs and provide hands-on behavioral support and recommendations.
• Partner with Direct Support Professionals, nurses, managers, clinicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Coach and train staff so behavioral strategies are understood and used consistently.
• Analyze behavioral data and use it to measure progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help teams respond effectively to behavioral challenges while promoting dignity, choice, independence, and quality of life.
• Participate in person-centered planning and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory requirements related to behavioral services.
• Promote Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and evidence-based practices throughout RCS programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• 3 years of related clinical experience.
• Strong understanding of behavioral principles, assessment, intervention, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, coaching, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Experience developing and monitoring FBAs and BSPs.
• Experience training or coaching DSP/frontline staff.

Skills

• Behavioral principles
• Assessment
• Intervention
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Coaching
• Organization
• Relationship-building
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)
• Training
• Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)

Location

• Richmond Community Services

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3 years of related clinical experience

Education Level

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

About the Company

• Richmond Community Services empowers lives, creates possibilities, and makes a difference every day.
• At RCS, you’ll see the impact of your work, collaborate with supportive teams, and help individuals thrive.
• We believe behavior support should be person-centered, practical, positive, and meaningful.