Behavioral Specialist - Contractual

River Oaks Home Care; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Telemedicine access

Same-day pay (Tapcheck)

Profit-sharing opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

River Oaks Home Care seeks a compassionate Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with disabilities in clients' homes and community settings across Pennsylvania.

The role emphasizes FBA, PBSP development, and collaboration with families, caregivers, and home health staff to improve independence, safety, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania LBS or LSW license.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, or ABA-related field.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans for adults with developmental or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to determine function, triggers, antecedents, and environmental factors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Person-Centered PBSPs with specific, measurable goals.
• Collaborate with Service Coordinators, caregivers, families, DS pros, and home health staff to align interventions with ISP.
• Provide coaching and training to the interdisciplinary team for consistent implementation of strategies.
• Establish crisis prevention and response protocols with least restrictive interventions.
• Maintain progress notes and clinical documentation in compliance with DHS/OLTL regulations.

Skills

LBS/LSW license

Master's degree

Trauma-informed

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis prevention

Behavior assessment

Coaching & training

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Behavioral Health/Education/Counseling/ABA

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Join the Philly 100 Team - River Oaks Homecare is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and clinically skilled Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities and/or Other Related Conditions (ORCs). This role focuses on providing person-centered behavioral supports directly within clients' homes and community-based settings across Pennsylvania to promote independence, dignity, safety, and a high quality of life.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.
• Flexible online scheduling centered around client and service needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and free telemedicine access.
• Same-day pay options via Tapcheck.
• Generous annual profit-sharing opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Impact & Flexibility: Make a meaningful difference in familiar environments with a schedule built around client needs.
• Competitive Compensation: Packages tailored to your qualifications and clinical experience.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team committed to trauma-informed, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the function, triggers, antecedents, and environmental variables contributing to challenging behaviors.
• Behavior Support Plans: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) containing specific, measurable goals and proactive teaching strategies.
• Clinical Collaboration: Partner closely with Service Coordinators, caregivers, families, direct support professionals, and home health staff to align interventions with the client's Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
• Education & Training: Provide coaching and training to the interdisciplinary support team to ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Crisis & Safety Support: Establish individualized crisis prevention and response protocols, utilizing the least restrictive interventions to maintain a safe environment.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate progress notes and clinical tracking in full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), and Chapter 6100 regulations.

Qualifications

• Credential Requirement: Current Pennsylvania Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential.
• Education: Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans for adults with developmental or physical disabilities.
• Travel: Must possess reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to clients' homes and community settings.
• Core Values: A strong commitment to providing respectful, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate care.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.