Behavior Support Specialist

LICKING COUNTY
Zanesville, Ohio United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 25, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Human and Social Services
  • Job Description

    Position Description:
    Duties: In this role, you’ll work with people with developmental disabilities and a team of skilled professionals to develop and implement behavior intervention strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
    Brief Description:
    Since 1967, the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities has been serving the people of Licking County.
    Job Prerequisites:
    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education or a related field. Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, candidate must have the passion and enthusiasm to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities using ethical and evidence based practices.
    Compensation:
    • Highly competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
    • Great benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance
    • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
    • Paid time off, flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely after six months
    • 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
    About UFA:
    Our Location: We’re located at 116 N. 22 nd Street in Newark, OH, a quick 30 minute drive from Columbus, Zanesville, Lancaster, Mt. Vernon and the Buckeye Lake area.

    Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Licking County Government
    • Licking County Government

    A career in public service with Licking County Government presents an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As one of Licking County's largest employers, we currently employ approximately 1200 individuals, offering a variety of staff, managerial and professional positions in a wide range of career areas: information technology systems, human services, social services, criminology, law, planning, environmental sciences, recycling/litter prevention, safety, health and maintenance.

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/DMH INTERN

    • Los Angeles, California
    • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
    • May 12, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Internship
  • Supervising Social Worker (County Promotional)

    • San Bernardino, California
    • SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
    • Feb 25, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
  • School of Social Work-Assistant Professor

    • San Bernardino, California
    • California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
    • Oct 16, 2025
    • Education and Training
    • Human and Social Services
    • Public Health
  • Peer Support Specialist

    • York, South Carolina
    • YORK COUNTY, SC
    • Feb 27, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
  • Sr Grants Program Specialist (Program Specialist Sr)

    • 505 City Pkwy W, Orange, California
    • CalOptima
    • Feb 20, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Public Health
  • Head Counselor - Park Explorers - Seasonal - Summer 2026 ($25.06/hour - $33.81/hour)

    • Hayward, California
    • Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
    • Feb 15, 2026
    • Human and Social Services
    • Legal Services
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.