Autism - Behavioral Health Specialist - Residential

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will take on a supervisory and clinical role, developing Individual Support Plans and providing essential behavioral support. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $60,000, with opportunities for advancement and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with Autism and have the necessary qualifications, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

$2500 Sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans.
• Master’s degree required in relevant fields or PA Behavior Specialist License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supports for adults with Autism in various settings.
• Develop and assess Individual Support Plans and provide behavioral support.

Skills

Behavioral assessments

Behavioral support plans

Person-Centered Planning

Experience with Autism

Psychological tools

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in counseling

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

Tools

Assessment tools

Vehicle for transportation

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 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
• $2500 Sign on bonus eligible per incentive guidelines
• 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 is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

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.