Behavioral Support Specialist: Field-Based Community Care

Lifesteps, Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental and

Vision Insurance Premiums

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emerg

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in the Monroeville area is seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves working with individuals in Lifesteps community homes and external participants, promoting health, safety and quality of life through behavioral skill development.

The position requires travel across Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties with a 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs a functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant accordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioral analyses, behavior plans, restrictive procedures, and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
• Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
• Develops effective behavior support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant progress.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Lifesteps, Inc. in the Monroeville area is seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves working with individuals in Lifesteps community homes and external participants, promoting health, safety and quality of life through behavioral skill development.

The position requires travel across Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties with a 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule, Monday–Friday.