Behavior Specialist-Northern Colorado

Join Sample Supports as a Behavior Specialist and make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while continuing to grow your clinical career.
This position has three levels based on education and licensure:
Behavior Specialist I – Bachelor’s level
Behavior Specialist II – Master’s level or clinical candidate
Behavior Specialist III – Independently licensed clinician or BCBA
Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their current education, credentials, and experience.
Culture Index Requirement
To be considered for this position, you must complete the
Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and 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
Sample Supports is seeking motivated clinicians from diverse backgrounds to join our social work-based Behavior Services Team.
Behavior Specialists work one-on-one with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing behavior support, counseling, assessment, consultation, and team training. Services are individualized based on each person’s cognitive functioning, mental health needs, trauma history, goals, and support needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for bachelor’s-level professionals, graduate students, clinical candidates, and independently licensed clinicians who want meaningful clinical experience with the flexibility of a PRN schedule.
Depending on qualifications and assigned services, Behavior Specialists may:
Provide individual behavior support and counseling
Complete clinical behavior assessments
Develop comprehensive behavior support plans
Train and consult with caregivers, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary teams
Monitor the effectiveness of behavioral and therapeutic interventions
Support individuals in their homes, in the community, at Sample Supports locations, or virtually
Provide crisis support and help teams safely respond to challenging behaviors
Complete timely, accurate, and audit-ready service documentation
Advocate for each person’s needs, rights, safety, independence, and quality of life
Work collaboratively with families, guardians, providers, case managers, and other professionals
Maintain professional boundaries and use sound clinical judgment in complex situations
Meet established billable service expectations based on caseload and position level
Follow all service plans, behavior plans, protocols, Medicaid requirements, and applicable regulations
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment as required by law
Attend team meetings, consultations, and required training
Why Sample Supports?
At Sample Supports, we believe that supporting our employees helps them provide the best possible care to the people we serve. Our Behavior Specialists receive ongoing support, consultation, training, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
See what a day in the life of a Behavior Specialist looks like.
Benefits and Professional Growth
Free clinical supervision for qualifying licenses
In-house graduate internship opportunities for eligible employees
Paid professional development and continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Virtual caseload opportunities when appropriate
Private, furnished offices for site-based sessions
Agency fleet vehicles available for appointments and meetings
Mileage reimbursement
401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
100% employer-paid life insurance
Pet insurance
Access to the Dream Project, which helps employees work toward meaningful personal or professional goals
Learn more about the Dream Project.
Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status and hours worked.
Additional Qualifications
Applicants at all three levels must:
Have experience or training appropriate for the responsibilities of the assigned position level
Be at least 18 years old due to driving requirements
Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Be willing and able to transport individuals receiving services when required
Successfully complete required background checks due to working with at-risk adults
Complete and maintain required certifications, including CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Communicate professionally with individuals, families, providers, employees, and interdisciplinary team members
Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines
Remain calm, professional, and effective during behavioral escalations or crisis situations
Physical and Safety Requirements
This role may involve supporting individuals with unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors in their homes or community settings. Applicants must be able to:

Employment type
Employee: Regular Full-Time

Work arrangement
No