Behavioral Support Specialist

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to observe participants across home, community, and program settings and help develop individualized behavior support plans with families and the care team.

Required: Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or ABA; PA Behavior Specialist License or eligible, plus 2 years with Autism/ID/DD and FBA training or willingness to complete; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or ID/DD.
• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Complete FBA training or willingness to complete during application process.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass background checks.

Responsabilités

• Observe the participant in various settings; collaborate with family and team to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of participant's presenting issues.
• Conduct training related to the implementation of behavior support plans with staff, the participant, their family members and caretakers.
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, monthly/quarterly reports and development of annual planning material

Connaissances

Observation in settings

Staff training delivery

Plan development

Collaboration with families

Formation

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in ABA

PA Behavior Specialist License

Description du poste

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home based services to adults with special needs. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

The individuals we support are in need of an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with them.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe the participant in various settings; and collaborate with his/her family and team to develop and implement a positive practice behavior support plan. Revise the plan as needed.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of participant's presenting issues
• Conduct training related to the implementation of behavior support plans with staff, the participant, their family members and caretakers
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, monthly/quarterly reports and development of annual planning material

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Complete state training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Post Test Certification - or willingness to complete the training during application process
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicle(s) used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and the ability to complete and pass required background checks