Autism Behavior Support Specialist

Elwyn; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 and 

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks an Autism Behavior Support Specialist (ABSS) to provide intensive behavioral assessment and treatment services to children with autism living in a residential setting. The ABSS collaborates with the clinical team to develop individualized behavior plans, implement ABA-based interventions, collect data, support daily living skills, and ensure a safe, structured environment.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and a commitment to helping clients achieve independence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or closely related field (sociology, human services, nursing, social work).
• Experience with challenging behaviors desired.
• Experience implementing ABA strategies desired.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention certification maintained per protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services per the behavior management plan.
• Apply ABA-based treatment strategies with clinical team.
• Work with clinical team to implement interventions and protocols.
• Collect behavioral data to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Assist clients with daily living skills in a structured environment.
• Design and implement recreational activities and social skills training.
• Maintain documentation including daily progress notes and data tracking.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of living environment.
• Respond to crisis situations per agency protocols.

Skills

Customer interaction

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am

Weekends & PRN

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.

Overview

RATE: $24/hr

Benefits

• 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

Job Description

Elwyn seeks an Autism Behavior Support Specialist (ABSS) to provide intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to children with autism living in a residential setting. Individuals admitted to Treatment and Learning Center (TLC) residential placement will all receive behavioral, psychiatric, educational, developmental, and social assessments and interventions. The ABSS will be responsible for participating in the continued behavioral assessment across settings, as well as the application of treatment strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model by the clinical team. Interventions will be developed based on the results of systematic behavioral assessments including functional behavioral assessments (e.g., functional analysis), analysis of parent-child interactions, and reinforcer assessments. The ABSS will work closely with the clinical team to provide individually designed behavior plans to decrease problem behavior, while increasing adaptive more appropriate responses. Treatment effectiveness is systematically evaluated using reliable objective measures (i.e., direct-observation) and single-case designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to individuals in accordance with the behavior management plan
• Apply treatment strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis model by the clinical team
• Work closely with the clinical team in implementing therapeutic interventions and protocols
• Collect behavioral data relative to treatment strategies being implemented for individuals
• Work with clients on daily living skills in a structured, therapeutic environment
• Design and implement recreational activities
• Provide a role model for appropriate social skills
• Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by the clinical team and regulations including but not limited to daily progress notes and data tracking
• Develop and adhere to each child's individualized behavior management plans
• Assist and train children in all aspects of self- care in order to ensure maximal level of independence for that individual (i.e., bathing, toileting, getting dressed, etc.)
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for individuals
• Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol
• Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time
• Escort individuals to and from medical appointments
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies
• Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director(s)
• Remain on duty until relieved
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field, including but not limited to, sociology, human services, nursing, or social work
• 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, 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal