Behavior Specialist

River Oaks Home Care; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company parties

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

River Oaks Homecare in Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate, experienced Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities and related conditions.

Services are delivered in clients' homes and community settings across PA to promote independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life.You will conduct FBA, develop and monitor PBSPs, collaborate with service coordinators, caregivers, and home health staff, and provide coaching to the

Qualifications

• Current PA LBS or LSW credential.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Develop, implement, and monitor PBSPs with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with service coordinators, caregivers, families, and home health staff.
• Provide coaching to the interdisciplinary support team.
• Establish crisis prevention and safety protocols.
• Maintain compliant progress notes and documentation.

Skills

Behavior assessment

Plan development

Team coaching

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, ABA

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Join the Philly 100 Team - River Oaks Homecare is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and clinically skilled Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities and/or Other Related Conditions (ORCs). This role focuses on providing person-centered behavioral supports directly within clients' homes and community-based settings across Pennsylvania to promote independence, dignity, safety, and a high quality of life.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.
• Flexible online scheduling centered around client and service needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and free telemedicine access.
• Same-day pay options via Tapcheck.
• Generous annual profit-sharing opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Impact & Flexibility: Make a meaningful difference in familiar environments with a schedule built around client needs.
• Competitive Compensation: Packages tailored to your qualifications and clinical experience.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team committed to trauma-informed, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the function, triggers, antecedents, and environmental variables contributing to challenging behaviors.
• Behavior Support Plans: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) containing specific, measurable goals and proactive teaching strategies.
• Clinical Collaboration: Partner closely with Service Coordinators, caregivers, families, direct support professionals, and home health staff to align interventions with the client's Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
• Education & Training: Provide coaching and training to the interdisciplinary support team to ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Crisis & Safety Support: Establish individualized crisis prevention and response protocols, utilizing the least restrictive interventions to maintain a safe environment.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate progress notes and clinical tracking in full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), and Chapter 6100 regulations.

Qualifications

• Credential Requirement: Current Pennsylvania Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential.
• Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans for adults with developmental or physical disabilities.
• Travel: Must possess reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to clients' homes and community settings.
• Core Values: A strong commitment to providing respectful, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate care.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.