Behavioral Intervention Specialist — Drive Positive Change

Socket.dev; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to enhance quality of life for individuals by providing tailored behavioral interventions, assessments, and individualized plans across home, school, and community settings.

You will collaborate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress through data collection, and adjust strategies to promote independence, social integration, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related field.
• Experience with individuals with behavioral challenges in clinical or community settings.
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment tools and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania ODP requirements and Chapter 6400 Regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify client needs and challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans based on assessment data and best practices.
• Provide direct support and training to clients to encourage positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness of interventions.
• Monitor client progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, progress notes, and incident reports.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities to stay current with behavioral support methodologies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Empathy

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Tools

Data collection software

Electronic health records

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to enhance quality of life for individuals by providing tailored behavioral interventions, assessments, and individualized plans across home, school, and community settings.

You will collaborate with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress through data collection, and adjust strategies to promote independence, social integration, and wellbeing.