Premier Community Services · 2 months ago
Behavior Professional (IDD) Intern – (Coos County)
Coos Bay,OR,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expPremier Community Supports is a growing leader in person-centered in-home and community services. The Behavior Professional Intern will observe and quantify behaviors, draft evidence-based documents, and provide training to direct support professionals, contributing to the support of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Assisted LivingCommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential CareService Industry
Responsibilities
Observe and quantify behaviors, identify intervention strategies, and teach positive behavior supports
Draft evidence-based documents such as Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and Temporary Emergency Support Plans (TESPs)
Serve as a behavioral expert: educating community partners, liaising with other agencies, operations, and program staff
Provide training and supervision to direct support professionals (DSPs—especially around person-centered, trauma-informed, human-development-oriented approaches.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or a related behavioral/social science discipline (or equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years' experience providing positive behavior support in services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or similar conditions
Eligible (or already certified) as a Qualified Behavior Professional under Oregon Administrative Rule 411-304-0170
Proof of acceptance (or ability to obtain) as an Oregon Registry QBP or equivalent credentialing
Goal: QBP Interns to achieve Qualified status within one year of employment, contingent upon obtaining their Oregon Intervention System (OIS) certification and gaining experience in Positive Behavior Supports
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace
Preferred
Four years (or more) of human services work – especially with IDD populations
OIS Instructional Certificate
Prior experience in residential support settings, incident documentation, or staff training/supervision
Benefits
Health, dental, vision benefits available with 75% of cost paid by Premier
Accrue up to 80 hours of PTO (paid time off) per year
401K offered after 90 days of employment with up to 4% employer match
Paid 1st and 16th of the month
Training and professional development opportunities
A fulfilling role where your work truly makes a difference
A collaborative team environment with supportive leadership and meaningful peer relationships
Company
Premier Community Services
Premier Community Services offers residential support, in-home support, agency companion programs, and supported living services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase