Youth Behavior Support Specialist - Residential Care

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Devereux/TCV Community Services seeks multiple Behavior Support Specialists for its STAIRS program, a residential treatment service for youth with autism and developmental disabilities. You will implement treatment plans, supervise residents, and support daily living skills in a structured therapeutic setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team and help reduce challenging behaviors while promoting safety, engagement, and skill development for youth across home, school, and community contexts.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year experience in psychiatric residential treatment facility preferred.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Aufgaben

• Implement Individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans and Behavioral Health Treatment Plans.
• Provide Direct Care & Supervision during daily activities, leisure time, and outings.
• Support Self-Care & Daily Living Skills for residents with limited independence.
• Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors and crises using approved interventions.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Activities in individual and group sessions.
• Maintain a Safe & Therapeutic Environment promoting structure and well-being.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Devereux/TCV Community Services seeks multiple Behavior Support Specialists for its STAIRS program, a residential treatment service for youth with autism and developmental disabilities. You will implement treatment plans, supervise residents, and support daily living skills in a structured therapeutic setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team and help reduce challenging behaviors while promoting safety, engagement, and skill development for youth across home, school, and community contexts.