Educational Behavioral Support

Vista Autism Services; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Autism Services in Hershey, Pennsylvania is seeking Educational Behavioral Support staff to deliver direct client support through implementation of individualized education programs. The role requires creating behavior plans, collaborating with the Behavior Analyst, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and current First Aid/CPR training. This position can be both full-time or part-time, with expected hours determined by the program calendar, including training sessions during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Training needed.
• Ability to train and coach staff on crisis prevention.

Responsibilities

• Implement client plans and programs with fidelity.
• Provide support through activities of daily living.
• Assist with swimming activities and skill generalization.
• Document client behavior and programming information.

Skills

Leadership skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Implementation and training

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

The Educational Behavioral Support (“EBS”), under the direction of the Behavior Analyst, is assigned to a particular client who has demonstrated the need for intensive support, as determined by the Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”) team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fully implements all assigned client plans and programs with fidelity across school and community environments, utilizing the proper protective equipment when necessary
• Accurately completes appropriate documentation requirements related to daily in-school services, including emergency procedure forms
• Provides support to students through activities of daily living (i.e., self-care routines and chores) and swimming activities, and implements programming across environments to generalize skills
• Completes high quality session notes, and maintains a professional relationship with families and community partners
• Under the direction of the Behavior Analyst, designs materials for behavioral programming and support, organizes the client’s materials and work areas, prepares reinforcement, trains other staff on program changes, and completes fidelity checks
• Collaborates with Behavior Analyst to monitor client programming and progress, and performs treatment integrity checks as prescribed
• Collects, documents, and enters data or other relevant information pertaining to client behavior, goals, and prescribed programming
• Provides coaching to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching from others to improve performance
• Conducts all interactions with staff, clients, and internal and external customers in positive, professional, and caring manner
• Completes other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, running, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment and may require employees to wear protective apparel and equipment when necessary.

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

This is a year-round, full-time or part-time position. Program operation days and hours of work are determined by the EIBS program calendar and will be Monday through Friday. 8 hours of training will be required during the scheduled school break weeks to maintain regulatory training requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High School Diploma required
• Current First Aid and CPR Training required
• Successful completion of Vista’s Crisis Intervention curriculum
• Ability to implement, train, and coach other staff on the implementation of services and proper crisis prevention and intervention techniques required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field highly desired
• Minimum 1 year experience working in human services field or school setting highly desired
• Minimum six months experience at Vista preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Graduate work in a related-service field preferred