Behavior Support Specialist — Empower People & Teams

Futures Community Support Services Inc; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Community Support Services Inc is seeking a Behavior Support Professional to provide direct and indirect services, identify and transfer skills to staff, families, and programs, and support individuals in home and community settings.

The role requires a Master’s or higher in related fields or a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred experience in developmental disabilities, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education or Gerontology).
• Two to three years of direct work with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior support planning and crisis intervention for individuals.
• Conduct a comprehensive functional assessment of behavior and monitor plan effectiveness.
• Collaborate with families and team members to develop and update plans and strategies.
• Maintain clear, concise documentation in the agency’s health record system.
• Complete required trainings and incident management reporting in a timely manner.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, ABA or Gerontology

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or Gerontology

Job description

Futures Community Support Services Inc is seeking a Behavior Support Professional to provide direct and indirect services, identify and transfer skills to staff, families, and programs, and support individuals in home and community settings.

The role requires a Master’s or higher in related fields or a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred experience in developmental disabilities, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.