Behavior Support Specialist

MePA; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with adults receiving community, work, and home-based services.

You will partner with families and the care team to set individualized goals and improve daily life experiences. Responsibilities include observing participants, developing and implementing positive behavior support plans, completing FBAs, training staff and families, and managing data and monthly/annual reports.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Complete state training in Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) with Post Test Certification or willingness to complete during application process
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration and auto insurance for provided services
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks

Responsabilidades

• Observe participants and collaborate with family and team to develop and revise a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs through comprehensive functional assessments.
• Conduct training on behavior support plan implementation with staff, participants and families.
• Complete required paperwork including data collection, progress reports and annual planning materials

Conocimientos

Observation skills

Staff training

Collaboration with families

Educación

Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or ABA

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Descripción del empleo

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home based services to adults with special needs. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

The individuals we support are in need of an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with them.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe the participant in various settings; and collaborate with his/her family and team to develop and implement a positive practice behavior support plan. Revise the plan as needed.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of participant's presenting issues
• Conduct training related to the implementation of behavior support plans with staff, the participant, their family members and caretakers
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, monthly/quarterly reports and development of annual planning material

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Complete state training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Post Test Certification - or willingness to complete the training during application process*
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicle(s) used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and the ability to complete and pass required background checks