BDS Positions Available!

If you are you looking for…

A position with the potential for growth and development,
To make a difference in someone else’s life,
For a potential career and not just a job

Then we are looking for you!

Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC (BDS) is an independent agency providing home and community based services to people with developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities. BDS is currently seeking dependable, creative and energetic individuals for Behavioral Technician positions.

The Behavioral Technician provides one-to-one sessions implementing learning programs and behavior management procedures in the client’s home and community. They are responsible for providing documented evidence of work complete under the client’s specific Treatment Plan and Behavior Plan as written by the Consultant. Behavioral Technicians are also responsible for attending monthly Team Meetings and quarterly trainings.

To apply for this position, submit the latest copy your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

In your cover letter, please note which area(s) you are able to work in as we currently have positions available in Columbia, Forestville, and Greenbelt. Your cover letter should also address any experience that you have with people diagnosed with special needs. Particularly discuss your experiences with people diagnosed with a developmental, intellectual, or learning disability. Finally, list your experience with behavior modification (ABA/VB), positive behavior support systems, or other interventions while making sure to include information that addresses any training that you have received.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Visit us on the web at www.BDSHelps.com

Walk Now 2013 – Team High Spirits

For several years BDS team members and our families have taken part in the Walk Now for Autism Speaks. We actually started doing this before the National Alliance for Autism Research) and Autism Speaks merged and it was called the Walk Far of NAAR. This year, we have decided to take part in the walk again through our continued participation with Team High Spirits.

Please join our team or make a donation by visiting the Team High Spirits Walk Now for Autism Speaks website located at http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/dc/highspirits.

Visit us on the web at www.BDSHelps.com

You Asked… We Listened – The Waiver

Based on the questions and comments that we have received, we have added a few more pages to the BDS website. The first group of pages are about Maryland’s Home and Community Based Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (also know as the Autism Waiver or the Waiver). This is only the beginning, but we wanted to let you know that the information was now available for your review at https://bdshelps.com/the-autism-waiver/.

If you have further questions, feel free to send them in to [email protected], or give us a call at 1-855-255-5270 (this is a toll-free number). You can also post your question in the comment section of our blog.

Hugs!

Barbara Erby

President; Education & Behavioral Consultant

Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC

Visit us on the web at www.BDSHelps.com

BDS is closed – 03/06/2013

Good morning Parents,

Just a friendly reminder that BDS follows the PG County school system. Because the school system is closed, BDS is closed today. Technicians are not required to report in today and most have called out already due to unsafe weather conditions.
If you have an appointment scheduled for today and would like for us to re-schedule, please let us know. If you have questions, feel free to contact the main office at 1-855-255-5270 or email me at [email protected].
Please stay safe and warm,

Barbara Erby
President / Education & Behavioral Consultant
Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC
Visit us on the web at www.BDSHelps.com

Special Announcement

There aren’t many times that I get to make big announcements. Not that I mind. As a matter of fact, I love it. However, I doubt that I will ever be a presenter on an awards show. Although you never really know, do you? This is one of those times that I get to make a big announcement about someone who has been working really hard for BDS families.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to announce that one of our Behavioral Technicians, Ms. Nichole Flowers, has decided to embark on training to become a Consultant. Congratulations to you Nichole! We all have faith that you will do well.

To learn more information about Nichole, visit our Technician’s Page at https://bdshelps.com/supportstaff/.

Have a great day,

Barbara Erby

President/Education & Behavioral Consultant

Breakthrough Developmental Services, LLC