Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)

Voices for Voices; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home-based services to adults with special needs. We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to join our team to develop positive behavior support plans.

You will observe participants, conduct FBAs, train staff and families, and complete data collection and reporting to support progress and annual planning. Must have a Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/Education or ABA/Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License, 2+

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other IDD.
• Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Complete state training for FBA or willingness to complete during application process.
• Valid Driver's License with vehicle insurance for services.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) through functional assessments.
• Conduct training related to implementation of behavior support plans with staff, participants and families.
• Complete required paperwork including data collection, progress reports and annual planning materials.

Skills

Observation

Staff training

Data collection

Progress reporting

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Education

ABA certification or PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

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