Behavior Specialist

River Oaks Homecare; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Telemedicine access

Same-day pay

Profit-sharing opportunities

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

River Oaks Homecare seeks a compassionate Behavior Specialist to deliver individualized behavioral support to adults with disabilities in clients' homes and community settings across Pennsylvania. You will conduct FBA, develop PBSPs, and collaborate with care teams to promote independence, safety, and dignity.

This role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, requires PA LBS/LSW credentials and travel to client sites, and offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, same-day

Qualifications

• Credential required: PA LBS or LSW.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments.
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to determine function and triggers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor PBSPs with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with Service Coordinators, families, and staff to align interventions with ISP.
• Provide coaching and training to the support team on behavioral strategies.
• Establish crisis prevention protocols and use least restrictive interventions.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation per DHS/OLTL regulations.

Skills

FBA

PBSP development

Trauma-informed care

Home-based services

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field

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.