Behavioral Services Specialist

Community Services Group - CSG

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Development

401K Plan

Job summary

Community Services Group (CSG) seeks a Behavioral Services Specialist to design and implement positive behavioral support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role collaborates with staff to ensure rights and high-quality behavioral support through self-determination and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities include conducting FBA, monitoring progress, and leading staff training, while maintaining thorough documentation in line with regulations and policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field as specified.
Direct experience with individuals with mental illness or IDD required or two years post-master’s experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using indirect and direct methods.
Monitor progress via on-site visits, data collection, and assessments.
Develop data-driven Behavior Support Plans (BSP) using positive and least restrictive strategies.
Design environmental modifications and replacement skills.
Collaborate on service or treatment plan goals.
Review plans with program staff and revise as needs change.
Lead staff training on behavioral support techniques.
Maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

FBA facilitation

Data collection

Behavioral assessment

Plan development

Staff training

Trauma-informed care

Self-determination principles

Biopsychosocial approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education/psychology/counseling/social work

Four years direct experience with IDD/mental illness

Master’s degree in related field

Two years direct experience (Master’s path)

Tools

None

Job description

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Summary

The Behavioral Services Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of positive behavioral support plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Community Services Group (CSG) in a variety of settings. The Behavioral Services Specialist works closely with supervisory and direct service staff to monitor the development and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. This position is responsible for ensuring individuals’ rights and quality behavioral support in accordance with the principles of self-determination, Positive Behavior Support, Applied Behavior Analysis, recovery and resiliency and CSG policies. The Behavioral Services Specialist reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services or designee.

Wage Information

$24.04 per hour.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) including indirect methods (interviews, record review) and direct methods (observations, ABC data collection), to determine the function of challenging behaviors.
Monitors individuals’ progress through on-site visits, data collection, and periodic assessments to ensure appropriate and adequate programs.
Develop individualized, data-driven Behavior Support Plans (BSP) based on FBA findings, incorporating positive, proactive, trauma informed,and least restrictive strategies and using a whole person biopsychosocial approach.
Design and recommend environmental modifications, antecedent strategies, and replacement skill training.
Participates in the development of individual service or treatment plans to determine long and short term goals.
Reviews individual service plans with program specialists to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and recommends revisions as individuals’ needs change.
Supervises the completion of periodic progress reports and monitors all program records to ensure active rehabilitation.
Leads training for support staff on positive behavioral support techniques and other pertinent topics to enhance staff effectiveness.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, plans, progress notes, and service delivery in compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulations.
Collaborates with direct service staff in creating goal plans and behavioral support plans.
Demonstrates knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, autism, trauma informed care, Down Syndrome and other common disorders.
Implements best practice behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education, psychology, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or other closely related field; AND
Four years of direct experience supporting individuals with mental illness/intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education, psychology, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or gerontology; AND
Two years of direct experience supporting individuals with mental illness/intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additional Requirements Include

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend training, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
Extensive Paid Training
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
Family Medical and Parental Leave
Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Mentor/Mentee Opportunities