Behavior Support Specialist

New Jersey Psychological Association; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a specialist to develop behavioral interventions using ABA and PBS to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct support, creating individualized plans, and coaching professionals. The role offers flexible scheduling, professional growth, and a chance to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Weekly compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Ability to develop and implement Behavioral Support Plans.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention services.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and develop individual support plans.
• Assist individuals in developing adaptive behaviors.

Skills

Behavioral Analysis

Positive Behavior Support

Crisis Intervention

Coaching

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.