About this opportunity
Empowering Pathways 365 lists this Lead Behavior Support Specialist opportunity in upland, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Join a mission that moves.
Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing inclusive therapeutic recreation, adaptive sports, and wellness programming exclusively for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Inland Empire. We believe sports are not a temporary event - they are a lifestyle. We are growing, and we are looking for leaders who believe that too.
About the Role
The Lead Behavioral Support Specialist (Lead BSS) is the on-site leader of EP365's behavioral support team during adaptive sports and inclusive recreation sessions. You will serve as the highest-level behavioral support presence at your assigned facility, providing direct 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 support to participants while leading and guiding BSS staff during sessions.
This is not a sideline role. You are in the session, with the participants, setting the tone for the team and the quality of care our clients receive.
What You'll Do
•Serve as the behavioral support site lead during assigned EP365 adaptive sports and recreation sessions
•Provide direct participant support at 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 ratios depending on program need
•Lead, model, and guide BSS team members during sessions to ensure consistent, high-quality support
•Implement individualized behavior support strategies aligned to each participant's ISP goals and IPP
•Monitor and document participant behavior, engagement, and progress during and after sessions
•Ensure all EP365 programming standards are upheld - including water breaks every 15 minutes and the protected 15-minute end-of-session documentation window
•Communicate any behavioral incidents, concerns, or observations to the Director of Behavioral Supports in a timely manner
•Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants
Requirements
What We're Looking For
•Experience providing behavioral support to individuals with IDD in a structured or recreational setting
•Strong understanding of behavior support strategies, ISP goals, and person-centered practices
•Comfortable working across multiple adaptive sports and recreational programs - not limited to one sport
•Proven Leader 3+ Years who can guide a team while staying hands-on with participants
•Reliable, punctual, and organized - sessions start on time and documentation gets done
•DDS-trained or willingness to complete DDS training prior to first session
•Active DOJ/FBI background clearance required
•CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
Why EP365
•Be part of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit serving a community that deserves excellent care
•Work in dynamic, active environments - adaptive sports, recreation, and movement-based programming
•Competitive contract rate: $35 - $40/hour
•Flexible, part-time schedule built around program sessions
•Leadership opportunity - you are the site lead, not just a support staff member
•Make a real, visible impact on the confidence, skills, and community of the people you serve
Worksite address
upland, CA, 91784, US
Who can apply
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