Behavior Support Specialist - Positive Behavior Leader

Pathways; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

DailyPay

Licensure supervision

EAP

Job summary

Clarvida seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans using positive, non-restrictive methods. The role involves training staff, families, and participants across community and facility settings in line with regulatory standards.

Strong data collection and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential. Full-time position in Lehighton, PA with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services or bachelor’s under supervision.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite; ability to learn HCSIS, PROMISe, and Avatar EHR.
• Experience in behavioral assessment, behavior planning, and data collection.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Completes functional assessments and develops strategies to support individuals experiencing behavioral difficulties.
• Develops, implements, and reviews Behavior Support Plans and Restrictive Procedures Plans using positive practices.
• Ensures training is provided to staff, family members, and participants on behavior support plan implementation.
• Collects, monitors, and evaluates behavioral data to assess progress and outcomes.
• Observes individuals in various settings to inform behavior support plan development.
• Collaborates with participants, families, and team members to create effective, non-restrictive support strategies.
• Conducts comprehensive functional assessments for behaviors including aggression, self-injury, and law-offending behavior.
• Develops and maintains individualized behavior support plans based on assessment findings.
• Conducts training sessions for staff, families, and participants on plan implementation.

Skills

MS Office

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavioral assessment

Education

Master’s in Human Services

Bachelor’s Degree (supervised)

Tools

HCSIS

PROMISe

Avatar EHR

Job description

Clarvida seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans using positive, non-restrictive methods. The role involves training staff, families, and participants across community and facility settings in line with regulatory standards.

Strong data collection and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential. Full-time position in Lehighton, PA with competitive benefits.