Behavioral Intervention Specialist

About the Role
A New Hope provides home and community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on skill development, independence, and quality of life. A New Hope is hiring Behavioral Intervention Specialists to work with children and young adults (ages 3–21) with developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
You will provide 1:1 support and structured interventions to help participants build:
Communication skills
Social skills
Behavioral regulation
Independent living skills
Sessions may take place in homes, community locations, or other natural environments based on participant needs.
Why Employees Choose A New Hope
At A New Hope, we believe support matters — not just for the individuals we serve, but for our employees too. BI staff have regular access to leadership for guidance, problem-solving, and support in the field. We work closely as a team and want employees to feel encouraged, valued, and supported throughout their careers. If there is something we can do to help our employees grow, succeed, or feel more supported, we are committed to helping however we can.
What You’ll Do
Follow and implement behavior intervention and skill-building plans
Work directly with participants ages 3–21 in home and community settings
Support participants with communication, behavior, and daily living skills
Keep accurate session notes and documentation using basic technology
Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, and team members
Always prioritize participant safety, engagement, and dignity
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field(e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, or similar)
1,040+ hours of experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
Basic technology and documentation skills
Ability to adapt to different environments and situations
Willingness to complete RBT training (training available through A New Hope)
Ability to pass a criminal background check per Idaho state requirements
Pay & Benefits
$25.00 per hour
Mileage reimbursement between sessions
CPR/First Aid and RBT training available through A New Hope
Health, dental, and life insurance available for eligible full-time employees
Apply Today
If you have a human services degree, experience with children or individuals with developmental disabilities, and a passion for community-based behavioral support, we encourage you to apply for the Behavioral Intervention Specialist role with A New Hope, LLC.
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NOTICE: This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. A detailed job description will be provided upon hire.
A New Hope provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All employment at A New Hope is considered at-will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by A New Hope or the employee, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
Keywords for matching: behavioral intervention specialist, behavior technician, RBT, ABA, autism, developmental disabilities, mental health, direct support professional, DSP, youth worker, paraprofessional, community-based services.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No