Behavior Support Specialist - Data-Driven Care & Training

Alpha Health Service; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpha Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavior Support Specialist to conduct functional assessments and develop strategies promoting positive change and skill acquisition.

The role includes conducting FBA, BSP design, data collection, and training families and staff to implement behavioral plans, with travel within the service region and required clearances. In-person work and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Educational/Professional requirements: must meet one of the tracks and have required experience.
• Mandatory experience: at least two years with individuals with ID and/or autism.
• Additional requirements: valid driver’s license, travel throughout service region, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Fingerprinting, and Child Abuse Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA): conduct comprehensive assessments to identify function of challenging behaviors and triggers.
• Behavior Support Plan (BSP) development: design evidence-based plans with positive reinforcement to develop adaptive skills.
• Clinical training: provide instruction to families, caregivers, and staff on BSP implementation.
• Data collection & analysis: monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet goals.
• Collaboration: attend team meetings and work with support coordinators and families for holistic care.

Skills

Functional assessment

Data collection

Behavioral intervention planning

Family training

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology

Pennsylvania Licensure as a Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW

BCBA or BCaBA certification

Job description

Alpha Health Services is seeking a part-time Behavior Support Specialist to conduct functional assessments and develop strategies promoting positive change and skill acquisition.

The role includes conducting FBA, BSP design, data collection, and training families and staff to implement behavioral plans, with travel within the service region and required clearances. In-person work and equal opportunity employer.