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Atlanta Youth Services
Behavior Support Specialist - Contract PRN
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,302 / year median in Georgia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Atlanta Youth Services LLC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Behavior Support Specialist to provide in-home autism respite care services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are in foster care or have been adopted. Our respite services provide caregivers with temporary relief while ensuring children receive safe, engaging, and individualized support in their home environment. As a Behavior Support Specialist, you will implement individualized respite care activities that promote social interaction, communication, emotional regulation, independence, and community engagement based on each child's strengths, interests, and needs. You will create meaningful experiences through play, structured activities, life skills, and positive behavioral support while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and passionate about serving children who have experienced trauma and understands the unique needs of youth with autism. This role requires professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for both children and their caregivers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide compassionate, individualized in-home autism respite care services for children and adolescents with autism in foster and adoptive homes. Engage participants in age-appropriate recreational, educational, sensory, and life skills activities that promote independence and social development. Maintain a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment while ensuring participant health and well-being. Utilize positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors and emotional regulation. Follow each participant's individualized service plan and document services accurately and timely. Communicate professionally with caregivers, supervisors, and the care team regarding participant progress and concerns. Report safety concerns, incidents, and suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with agency policies and Georgia mandated reporting laws. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and Atlanta Youth Services LLC policies. Attend required trainings and maintain all required certifications and credentials.