Behavior Specialist-Denver Metro

Join Sample Supports as a PRN 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:

Perform the physical requirements of the position

Work independently in community and home-based settings when assigned

Respond calmly and professionally during escalated situations

Implement emergency and safety procedures when necessary

Use trained, NVCI-approved physical intervention techniques when required to maintain safety

Sample Supports provides comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to help employees feel prepared and confident in their roles.

Paid Training Includes

Trauma-Informed Care

Positive Behavior Development

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

CPR and First Aid

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Ethics in Social Work and Social Services

Rights of People with Disabilities

Documentation and regulatory requirements

Sample Supports is committed to building an inclusive team and welcomes qualified applicants from diverse professional, cultural, and personal backgrounds.