Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS) - Master's Deg Req.

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Erie (Erie County); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home-based services to adults with special needs. We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with our clients in Erie, PA, and collaborate with families and teams to implement effective behavior support plans.

The role involves observing participants, performing FBAs, and training staff and caregivers, with focus on data collection and ongoing progress reporting to support individual planning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working with individuals with Autism or IDD.
• Master's degree or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• FBA training with Post Test Certification or willingness to complete during application.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration and auto insurance.
• Clear background checks required.

Responsabilités

• Observe participants in various settings and 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, participants and families.
• Complete required paperwork including data collection, progress reports and annual planning materials.

Connaissances

Autism experience

Behavioral analysis

Staff training

Formation

Master's degree or 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