Autism - Behavioral Health Specialist

Key Human Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Keystone Autism Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team in Lancaster County, PA. This role combines supervisory duties over community-based supports with clinical responsibilities to develop and assess Individual Support Plans (ISP) for adults living with autism.

You will conduct in-home assessments, administer behavioral tools, and apply person-centered planning to help individuals build skills.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support plans.
• Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, or ABA.
• PA Behavior Specialist License or eligibility within PA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supports of adults with Autism in community settings (home, school, work).
• Develop and assess ISP and provide behavioral support and skill-building services.
• Provide face-to-face, remote and administrative support as needed.
• Conduct in-home assessments and administer psychological tools to assess needs.
• Promote Person-Centered Planning to develop skills for each person.
• Monitor and evaluate data towards goal progress.

Skills

Behavioral assessments

Behavioral support plans

Face-to-face communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in counseling

Master’s degree in psychology/ABA

PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Keystone Autism Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team in making a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we support.Responsibilities Include:Supervisory role that oversees the supports of adults with Autism in the community (home, school, work)Clinical role that develops and assesses Individual Support Plans (ISP) and provides behavioral support and skill building services for adults living with AutismProvides face-to-face, remote and administrative support based upon the needs of the individualsConducts in-home assessments and administers psychological tools to assess each individual’s specific needsPromotes the use and application of Person-Centered Planning to develop skills within each person supportedMonitors and evaluates data towards goal progressBenefits:Full time positionSalary starts at $60,000 per year., may increase based on relevant work experienceCompetitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and moreGenerous paid time off programTuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirementsCareer development and advancement opportunitiesEducational Requirements: (One of the following):Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, or applied behavior analysis (ABA)Master’s degree in counseling (i.e. mental health, marriage and family, etc.) with at least 33% ABA course workMaster’s degree in unrelated field and PA Behavior Specialist LicenseMinimum Requirements:Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support plansExperience working with individuals living with autismValid driver’s license and daily access to a properly maintained and insured vehicleSuccessful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checksKeystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.