Pediatric Behavior Support Specialist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; New Jersey; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Clinical Assistant to support therapeutic play and structured learning for children with diverse needs. You’ll work with a dedicated classroom team to promote growth, safety, and adaptive functioning.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with assessments, transportation, and daily program activities, including driving a minibus and handling clerical tasks. The role requires compassion, energy, and teamwork in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with children with special health care needs preferred.
• Knowledge of behavioral principles and group work.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom team in implementing each child’s individualized treatment plan using structured interventions.
• Integrate treatment goals into group and individual program activities.
• Assist with behavioral, emotional, and social assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Provide educational and therapeutic activities that promote adaptive functioning.
• Supervise children closely to ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Use approved non‑violent crisis intervention strategies; apply physical intervention only as a last resort and under supervision.
• Document clinical information, data, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate behavioral concerns and updates to the clinical team and families as appropriate.
• Provide safe transportation for children, including driving a minibus and supervising patients during transport.
• Maintain vehicle safety, documentation, supplies, and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Child development

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a Clinical Assistant to support therapeutic play and structured learning for children with diverse needs. You’ll work with a dedicated classroom team to promote growth, safety, and adaptive functioning.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with assessments, transportation, and daily program activities, including driving a minibus and handling clerical tasks. The role requires compassion, energy, and teamwork in a mission-driven setting.