Applied Behavior Specialist

Elwyn; Brookhaven (Delaware County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks an Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) to provide intensive behavioral assessment and ABA-based support for individuals with complex needs in CRS settings. You will implement supported plans and work within a highly structured program to decrease problem behavior while boosting adaptive responses.

The ABS will collaborate with the clinical team to apply strategies, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field; associates plus 3 years experience in programs serving behavioral needs.
• Experience with challenging behaviors and ABA strategies is desirable.
• Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication skills; proficiency with Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive ongoing behavioral assessment and ABA-based support plans.
• Collaborate with clinical team to implement behavior plans and reduce problem behavior.

Skills

ABA strategies

Team collaboration

Customer interaction

Verbal & written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Associates or 60 college credits + 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Payrate: $ 19.50-21.95/HR

Schedule: Multiple Available; full time & part time

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn seeks an Applied Behavior Specialist (ABS) to provide intensive on-going behavioral assessment/behavior support plan implementation to individuals diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) or other genetic/behaviorally complicated disorders who live in a Community Residential Services (CRS). Individuals admitted to CRS' specialized behavioral programs for placement will receive supports within a highly structured setting, including behavioral interventions. The ABS will be responsible for participating in the continued behavioral assessment across settings, as well as the application of strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model. The ABS will work closely with the clinical team to implement individually designed behavior plans to decrease problem behavior while increasing adaptive more appropriate responses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field or, Associates or 60 college credits plus three (3) years of work experience in programs supporting people with acute behavioral needs
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors desired
• Experience implementing ABA strategies desired
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook
• Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration and crisis intervention, in accordance with agency trained protocols
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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