Behavior Specialist

Sample Supports

Behavior Specialist providing counseling, assessment, and consultation for adults with disabilities. Joining the Behavior Services Team at Sample Supports with options for flexible scheduling and virtual work.

Posted 7/17/2026part-timeThornton • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in counseling and assessing adults with developmental disabilities, utilizing evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. Capable of maintaining professionalism during crisis situations and implementing NVCI-approved intervention techniques.

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Counseling SkillsTrauma-Informed CareNVCI-Approved TechniquesBehavioral AssessmentValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Behavioral AssessmentCounseling SkillsCrisis InterventionNVCI TechniquesEvidence-Based Practices

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismCalmness Under PressureInterpersonal Communication

Industry Keywords

Developmental DisabilitiesBehavior ProgramSocial WorkHuman ServicesCrisis Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in our social work-based Behavior Program!
Join Sample Supports as a PRN clinician in our Behavior Services Team.
Counsel, assess, and provide consultation services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Use integrated evidence-based practices under supervision of licensed team.
Options for flexible schedules, private and furnished offices for site-based sessions, and virtual caseloads.
Participate in intensive, paid training in various relevant areas such as Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behavior Development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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