Autism - Behavioral Health Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Autism Services seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to positively impact the lives of individuals with Autism. In this full-time role, you will oversee support, develop individual plans, and provide essential behavioral services. A competitive salary and generous benefits package await the right candidate.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Generous paid time off program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans.
• Experience working with individuals living with autism.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversees supports of adults with Autism in various settings.
• Develops and assesses Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Conducts in-home assessments and administers psychological tools.

Skills

Behavioral assessments

Support plans development

Working with individuals with Autism

Education

Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, or applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Master’s degree in counseling with 33% ABA course work

Master’s degree in unrelated field and PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus per incentive guidelines, exclusive incentive for full-time position

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 Autism
• Provides face-to-face, remote and administrative support based upon the needs of the individuals
• Conducts in-home assessments and administers psychological tools to assess each individual’s specific needs
• Promotes the use and application of Person-Centered Planning to develop skills within each person supported
• Monitors and evaluates data towards goal progress

Benefits:

• Full time position
• Salary starts at $60,000 per year., may increase based on relevant work experience
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
• Generous paid time off program
• Tuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirements
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Educational 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 work
• Master’s degree in unrelated field and PA Behavior Specialist License

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support plans
• Experience working with individuals living with autism
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a properly maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Keystone 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.