Behavior Support Specialist — Person-Centered Care & Impact

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Person Driven Clinical Solutions (PDCS) seeks a compassionate Behavior Support Specialist to provide person-centered behavioral support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Washington and Allegheny Counties. You will partner with individuals, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs, build strengths, reduce barriers, and improve quality of life.

In this role, you’ll develop individualized support plans, observe behavior in home and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, special education, counseling, or another health-related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely in various community settings.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Current vehicle registration and proof of automobile insurance that meets minimum requirements.
• Reliable, functional vehicle for travel throughout Washington and Allegheny Counties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed evaluations and assessments for individuals requiring a Behavior Support Plan or Restrictive Procedure Plan.
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of behavioral needs and presenting concerns.
• Observe individuals in home and community settings to identify support needs and effective strategies.
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze behavioral data.
• Develop individualized, person-driven behavior support and restrictive procedure plans.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Develop positive interventions that address specific behavioral needs and promote quality of life.
• Train and mentor program staff, families, and team members on individual support plans and preferred approaches.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of behavior support strategies.
• Maintain behavioral tracking tools and prepare progress documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Review and revise support plans annually or when changes are requested by the individual’s support team.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, ISP meetings, and psychiatric, medical, or therapy appointments as needed.
• Participate in Human Rights Team reviews and other county-level review committees.
• Complete accurate progress notes, monthly summaries, and billable and non-billable service documentation.
• Maintain compliance with PDCS policies, HIPAA requirements, ODP regulations, and applicable state and federal standards.
• Protect and advocate for each individual’s rights throughout service delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation

Organization

Remote work

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree in special education

Master’s degree in counseling

Job description

Person Driven Clinical Solutions (PDCS) seeks a compassionate Behavior Support Specialist to provide person-centered behavioral support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Washington and Allegheny Counties. You will partner with individuals, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to understand needs, build strengths, reduce barriers, and improve quality of life.

In this role, you’ll develop individualized support plans, observe behavior in home and