Behavior Support Specialist

Fenningham, Dempster & Coval LLP; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health agency seeks a specialist to develop and implement behavioral interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves conducting Functional Behavioral Analyses, creating support plans, and coaching team members to enhance adaptive behaviors and improve individual self-sufficiency.

Benefits

Weekly compensation processing

Flexible schedule options

Professional growth opportunities

Access to a broad array of client opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is preferred.
• Ability to develop individualized Behavioral Support Plans.
• Strong coaching skills for Direct Support Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized behavioral interventions using ABA and PBS.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Analysis and develop BSP.
• Coaching Direct Support Professionals for implementing interventions.

Skills

Behavioral Analysis

Crisis Intervention

Coaching

Functional Behavioral Analysis

Behavior Support Planning

Education

Degree in Psychology or Related Field

Job description

SUMMARY OF ROLE
The primary role is to develop specialized behavioral interventions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in order to address challenging behaviors. As well as support the acquisition and maintenance of adaptive life skills; ultimately increasing the individuals' self-sufficiency, specific responsibilities include; but are not limited to:

Provide 1:1 services to individuals
Completing a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and developing an individualized Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) within 30 days.
Assisting individuals with developing adaptive behaviors that replace or modify challenging behaviors that are disruptive or destructive.
Develop and promote consistent implementation of Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP).
Provide coaching and assistance to Direct Support Professionals to implement interventions stated in the BSP.
Complete necessary training based on the Individuals needs.
Maintain and update the FBA, BSP, AND CIP as needed.
Submit accurate and complete weekly online progress notes.

ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home based services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.