Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Zelienople, PA is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS), a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) for a contract role.

You will observe participants, collaborate with families and teams to develop and implement positive behavior support plans, conduct FBAs, and train staff and caregivers across settings. The position requires a Master’s in a related field and a PA Behavior Specialist license, plus training in FBA and ability to meet background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Complete state FBA training and post test certification, or willingness to complete during application.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicles used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe the participant in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan; revise as needed.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of the 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 materials.

Skills

Behavior support

Communication with families

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

PA Behavior Specialist License

FBA training / certification

Tools

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

Job description

Location

Zelienople, PA 16063

Title

Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Class

Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type

CONTRACT

Ref No.

1317644-4

BC

#KFS201

Company

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact

WPA Careers

Office Email

[e-mail]

Office Phone

267-223-6380

Office Address

600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106

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. 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

Each Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and/or located. Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS) entity. Professionals contracting through KFS are classified and compensated as self-employed independent contractors.