Behavioral Specialist - Contractual

River Oaks Homecare; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

+Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Telemedicine access

Same-day pay

Job summary

River Oaks Homecare is seeking a compassionate, experienced Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities across Pennsylvania.

You will conduct comprehensive FBA assessments, develop PBSPs, and collaborate with care teams to align interventions with each client's ISP. Travel to client homes is required, and the role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care and ongoing staff coaching.

Qualifications

• Credential requirement: Pennsylvania LBS or LSW.
• Master's degree in related field.
• Experience in behavioral assessments and developing support plans for adults with disabilities.
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes and community settings.
• Trauma-informed, person-centered care approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to identify function, triggers, antecedents, and environmental factors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with Service Coordinators, caregivers, families, and home health staff to align interventions with ISP.
• Provide coaching and training to interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent implementation of strategies.
• Establish crisis prevention and response protocols using least restrictive interventions.
• Maintain progress notes and clinical documentation in compliance with PA DHS/ OLTL/ Chapter 6100 regulations.

Skills

FBA

PBSPs development

Clinical collaboration

Coaching & training

Documentation

Education

Master's degree (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.