Help Turn Understanding Into Positive Change
At New Concepts for Living (NCFL), we believe that understanding behavior is the first step toward creating meaningful change. Our team works alongside adults with developmental disabilities to help them build skills, navigate challenges, and experience greater independence in their homes and communities.
We’re looking for a compassionate, analytical, and collaborative behavioral professional who can turn observations and data into practical strategies that help individuals succeed. If you’re passionate about behavioral support and want your work to have a direct impact on the people we serve, this is an opportunity to make a difference every day.
Behavioral Specialist
As a Behavioral Specialist at NCFL, you’ll:
- Observe, evaluate, and assess individuals to identify behavioral needs and determine when a behavior support plan may be appropriate
- Conduct behavioral assessments and provide recommendations as requested
- Develop and/or write behavior support plans and de-escalation protocols
- Advise, train, and support staff in implementing behavior plans and effective behavioral strategies
- Observe staff interactions with individuals and provide guidance to promote positive and appropriate support
- Review ABC data, analyze behavioral trends, and run reports as requested
- Review NCATs and understand client tier levels to support appropriate behavioral interventions
- Review and/or complete progress notes for group homes and day programs
- Complete monthly behavioral reports and provide regular or special reports to the Director of Behavioral Services
- Conduct behavioral orientation training for new hires
- Participate in the development of ISPs and IDT meetings as requested
- Coordinate meetings with staff, parents, guardians, Support Coordinators, and other professionals as needed
- Communicate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare or behavioral professionals as requested
- Attend psychiatric appointments virtually or in person when needed
- Attend dinner visits as part of the onboarding process for new clients
- Review ADL checklists and bed checks for group homes as requested
- Facilitate day habilitation groups virtually and/or in person as requested
- Attend staff and manager meetings as requested
- Participate in the behavioral on-call system as scheduled
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable licensing requirements and support compliance with agency and state regulations
- Cooperate with NCFL and Department staff during inspections and investigations
- Establish and maintain a professional network with behavioral and other related professionals to benefit the individuals we support
- Learn and utilize Foothold and Progress Notes systems
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Services or designee in the best interest of the individuals we support and NCFL
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Special Education, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral science field
- One to two years of supervised training in behavioral assessment and behavior plan development
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
- Strong understanding of behavioral principles and the ability to apply them in practical settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and reports
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, as hours may vary based on appointments, client needs, and program schedules
- Ability to work a 45-hour-per-week schedule
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-provided life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee referral program
- Extensive training and professional development
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities
- Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
Make Your Expertise Matter
Behavioral support is about more than responding to challenges—it’s about understanding the person behind the behavior and creating strategies that help them move forward.
If you’re ready to use your behavioral expertise to help individuals build skills, strengthen relationships, and experience greater independence, we’d love to have you join the NCFL team.
