Full-Time Behavior Support Specialist — Growth & Impact

Skills of Central PA, Inc.; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills of Central PA, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Behavior Support Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, with some flexibility based on program needs.

The role involves creating behavioral guides, data-driven monitoring, staff and family training, and HIPAA compliance. Requires a master's degree or higher and relevant licensing or supervised bachelor’s degree, plus

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology.
• PA Behavior Specialist License, or Bachelor's Degree with supervision by a qualified professional.
• Experience in functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral supports.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
• I9 identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience working with ID and/or autistic populations.

Responsibilities

• Develops the behavioral guide in conjunction with the individual and the team using clear, measurable, person-centered language.
• Develops data-based methods to monitor target behaviors with charts, spreadsheets, and graphs.
• Trains the individual, staff, and families on the behavioral guide.
• Keeps sensitive information confidential and adheres to HIPAA provisions.
• Participates in developing ISPs and outcomes with the team.
• Performs assessments of challenging behaviors via records review, team consultation, observation, and functional analysis.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology

PA Behavior Specialist License

Bachelor's Degree with supervision

Tools

Valid Driver's License

I9 Identification (SS Card, Passport, etc.)

Job description

Skills of Central PA, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Behavior Support Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, with some flexibility based on program needs.

The role involves creating behavioral guides, data-driven monitoring, staff and family training, and HIPAA compliance. Requires a master's degree or higher and relevant licensing or supervised bachelor’s degree, plus