As Needed Behavior Specialist

Are you a college or graduate student in psychology or social work looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field? Join Sample Supports as a PRN clinician in our Behavior Services Team and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities while advancing your career.

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Position Overview:

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in our social work-based Behavior Program! Sample Supports is seeking motivated therapists and clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join our team. This role is perfect for students pursuing their master's degrees who want to gain real-world experience while maintaining the flexibility to balance their studies. You’ll meet 1:1 with adults with developmental disabilities for counseling, assessment, and consultation services using integrated evidence-based practices under the supervision of our licensed team. Our clinicians have options for flexible schedules, private and furnished offices for site-based sessions, and virtual caseloads. Sample Supports offers free clinical supervision applicable to most licensures and has in-house internship opportunities available to our employees.

Why Sample Supports?

At Sample Supports, we believe that by supporting our employees, our employees will, in turn, provide the best care to the people we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package and unique benefits, including The Dream Project at www.samplesupports.com/the-dream-project.html, which supports our employees in achieving personal or professional goals.

Check out a Day in the Life of a Behavior Specialist! 

Benefits for Students:

• Free clinical supervision
  for qualified licenses


• In-house internship options for applicable B.A. and master’s students


• Paid professional development
  including continuing education credits


• Flexible scheduling
  to accommodate your academic commitments


• Virtual options
  available for remote work


• Agency fleet vehicles available for appointments and meetings


• 100% employer-paid life insurance


• Pet insurance


• 401k with up to 4% match


• Mileage reimbursement


• Dream Project
  See more here

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field is required (Human Services or equivalent)


• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport individuals in services in your vehicle


• Must be 18 years of age or older to provide transportation


• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including:
  
  
  
  • Physically intervening with at-risk adults using NVCI-approved techniques
  
  
  • Working with unpredictable and aggressive individuals, possibly alone in the community or their homes
  
  
  • Maintaining calm and professional intervention during escalated/crisis moments
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development provided to ensure confidence and comfort in implementing support plans


• Criminal background check required due to the nature of the work with at-risk adults

Sample Supports offers intensive, paid training in:

• Trauma-Informed Care


• Positive Behavior Development


• Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities


• CPR/First Aid


• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention


• Ethics of Social Work and Social Services


• Rights of People with Disabilities $25.50 / hourly