Career Opportunities
Rhode Island
BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS
Youth & Family Services
APPLY ONLINEPerspectives Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) provides in-home support to children with Autism and other special healthcare needs. We have flexible 1st and 2nd shifts available at locations throughout Rhode Island!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Behavior Specialists in HBTS work under the direction of an experienced clinical team and senior level staff, who work together to implement unique treatment plans that provide home-based care and support to children and their families.
Using Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Specialists provide 1-to-1 care within a child's home environment, helping them to learn the skills necessary to foster independence in all areas of their development, such as:
- Social, daily living, and self-help skills
- Cognitive skills
- Functional communication skills
- Behavior management
- Community inclusion
BENEFITS
In addition to a creative and collaborative work environment, Perspectives offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and mentor programs
- Employee incentive programs
- Generous paid time off
- Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401k savings plan
... and much more!
Download our full list of benefits to see all that Perspectives has to offer! (PDF, 250k)
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
At Perspectives, our strength is our people! We listen to people's ideas, see their talents, and assume unlimited potential. We invest in our employees and support their career development by providing the resources to make it happen!
Here are just a few ways we give back to our dedicated professionals:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Management "in-training" programs
- American Sign Language (ASL) classes
- Mindfulness Training
- DSP Mentor Program
- National DSP (NADSP) Certification
- CPR Certification
REQUIREMENTS
To become a Behavior Specialist, you must have at least one year of college level education or currently be enrolled in a minimum of 6 college credits. Candidates should also have a favorable background check, favorable driving record, and DCYF clearance.
FULL BENEFITS (PDF, 86k) APPLY ONLINE
Perspectives has been bringing creative, compassionate people together all over Rhode Island for over 40 years — and we want your talent to keep the story going!
At Perspectives, we listen to people's dreams, see people's gifts, and assume unlimited potential.
While you support individuals in achieving their goals at home and in the community, you can count on being a part of a talented team that will help you develop your career in a way that works for you.
Here are just a few ways we give back to our dedicated professionals:
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and mentor programs
- Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
- Generous paid time off
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401k savings plan
Want to know what else we offer? See our full benefits listing below.
FULL BENEFITS (PDF, 250k)