Behavior Support Specialist

Allentown, PA

Full-Time with Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and other assessments as indicated.

• Develops and maintains behavior support plans which utilize positive strategies and are based on Functional Behavioral Assessments

• Identifies treatment modalities/strategies, behavioral goals and intervention techniques that are proactive, strength’s based, non-aversive and individualized to meet the individual’s needs.

• Conducts training related to the implementation of the behavior support plans for the participant, family members and staff.

• Collaborates and acts as a liaison between the participant, family, and their team to develop positive interventions to address issues or concerns.

• Effectively schedules and participates in meetings to assess the individual’s progress and determine modifications where necessary.

• Monitors implementation of the behavior support plan and revises as needed.

• Develops and maintains a flexible schedule and accepts additions to caseload as assigned.

• Works traditional hours, as well as non-traditional hours, in a variety of settings (home, community, etc.) to ensure appropriate implementation of the individuals behavioral support plan.

• Maintains open lines of communication and relays information to treatment team members, supervisors, family and other staff as required.

• Ensures all required documentation is completed legibly, professionally, and submitted in a timely manner.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master preferred) in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or a related human service field; and
• Two years’ experience working with people with an IDD/ASD for bachelor’s level candidates. One year working with people IDD/ASD for master’s level candidates.
• Behavior Specialist licensure preferred-willing to obtain within 90 days.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to bend and/or reach to file or retrieve items such as supplies, etc.
• Must be able to set up rooms for meetings or trainings (moving tables, chairs, etc.).
• Must be able to lift at least 5-10 pounds, sometimes more.
• Must possess the physical ability to manage aggressive individuals weighing between 30 and 200+ pounds and standing between 3 and 6+ feet high. Must be physically able to perform movements such as twisting, falling, rolling, and maneuvering in a quick but safe manner.
• Must be physically capable of performing CPR and First Aid in the event of an emergency.
• Must pass and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33 clearance.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residency and be insurable under insurance carrier’s regulations

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