Behavior Support Professional - Marlton, NJ

Behavior Support Professional

Position Type: Part-Time

Shift: 2nd Shift – no weekends

Work Schedule: Flexible hours, late afternoon availability required

Location: Willingboro & Burlington group homes, Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 24 hours a week

Compensation: $27 per hour

Now is the ideal time to grow your career with Merakey’s dedicated team. We are seeking a Behavior Support Professional to provide evidence‑based support in group homes.

• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) for presenting issues such as aggression, self‑injurious behavior, mental health symptoms, and law‑offending behaviors.
• Collaborate with the person, family, and multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain individualized behavior support plans (BSP).
• Train and mentor direct support staff on the implementation of BSPs.
• Document data collection, progress reporting, and BSP revision per policy.
• Provide external consultation for assessments when needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Preferred NADD or NADSP certification.
• Minimum two years of experience working with adults with IDD and co‑occurring mental health concerns.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting behavior support plans under clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals with behavioral challenges and effective verbal communication skills.
• Proven competency in writing support plans and training others.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting with physicians, nurses, and direct staff.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth options.
• Daily Pay – access pay when you need it.
• Well‑being platform with self‑care tools and resources.
• Access to  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services via EAP.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

Learn more about our full benefits package – Merakey Benefits

Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and welcome all Veterans.