Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Behavioral Support Specialist, you will work within our adult partial care programs located throughout Southern New Jersey. Schedule: Full-time; Mon - Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Competencies: The potential employee should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in varying scenarios. The candidate should possess skills in supporting individuals living with a mental health diagnosis throughout their recovery with a compassionate and person-centered approach. The qualified candidate should have experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques; the ability to promote a team environment; process and supports socialization and group interactions. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams; • Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team; • Respond to client needs during programming; • Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals who may be experiencing an increase in symptoms; • Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment; • Utilize supportive techniques to redirect consumers to participate in program activities; • Complete incident reports as needed within required timeframes; • Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed; • Collaborate with community providers to ensure consumer continuity of care; • Maintain courteous and respectful interactions with clients, family/support people and community members; • Provide support in the daily operational needs of the program, as needed; • Other duties as assigned Benefits: • Competitive base salary • Medical and dental insurance • Vision plan • Retirement plan • Flexible spending plans • EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions! • Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates • Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications: • High School diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field; • Associates Degree with 1 years of experience with the behavioral health population OR; • Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred. Programs funded through SAMHSA must follow federal guidelines for a drug free workplace. All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.