Behavioral Support Director

Behavioral Support Director Harvest Homes, St Johns, Oregon

Harvest Homes is seeking a full-time Behavioral Support Director to join our team. We are looking for a positive collaborator with experience in Positive Behavior Support Services to enhance the safety and quality of life for our residents while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment for staff. Maintaining the values of positive behavior support, respect, empathy, and person-centered approaches with residents and staff are essential to this role.

About Us

Our Behavior Support Team works proactively with our residents to foster goal orientation and encourage interest in personal growth to build community connections, resolve conflicts, and access necessary resources. Collaborating with all facility staff members, we develop and implement person-centered de-escalation strategies and focus on promoting integrity, equanimity, and compassion in response to behavioral challenges.

Through coaching, mentoring, and training, we prioritize professional development and foster an inclusive, supportive community for both residents and staff. We are committed to upholding positive behavior support principles in all interactions, promoting a safe and respectful environment.

Are You the Leader We’re Looking For?

Are you known for your teamwork, optimism, and solution-focused approach? Do you handle crises calmly and with a care-driven approach while inspiring action? Can you effectively coach diverse personalities and unite people toward shared goals?

If so, we need you!

Role Overview

The Behavioral Support Director will:

• Manage a caseload of residents, providing positive support to residents and staff.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop person-centered behavioral, activity, and service plans focused on proactive strategies and interventions.
• Train, coach, and mentor staff at all levels to implement positive behavior support plans and principles effectively.
• Provide prompts, reminders, and reinforcement to behavior team members to support documentation compliance and quality assurance efforts.
• Monitor plan impact, revising strategies and updating training as necessary.
• Ensure all interactions reflect the principles of positive behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional communication and represent organizational values.
• Commit to a 40 hour workweek, including one weekend day and occasional evening or extra shifts as needed
• Assist with ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to quality assurance standards by supporting behavior team members without direct supervision responsibilities.
• Coordinate team shift coverage and oversee on-call responsibilities to ensure continuous availability with at least one team member always on duty
• Develop training materials and assist with staff coaching practices for all levels.
• Audit resident charts and review incident reports to ensure compliance.
• Perform duties as directed by the regional director of behavior services, based on organizational needs and the individual’s demonstrated skills and competencies.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, human services, or special education (preferred).
• Educational background in behavior science, such as applied behavior analysis, is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in positive behavior support services (with a Master’s degree) or three years of experience (with a Bachelor’s degree)
• Experience providing positive behavior support services to adults with complex needs, including disabilities, mental health conditions, substance use challenges, co-occurring disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and histories of trauma.
• Prior experience working in residential care settings or group home management is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a State of Oregon background check.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $25- $30 Based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick leave, and supplemental offerings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30