Behavior Support Specialist

Applied Counseling and Consulting Services LLC

$83K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree or higher in relevant fields such as Psychology, Special Education, or Applied Behavioral Analysis required
  • PA Behavior Specialist License preferred
  • BCBA certification preferred, with supervision provided for those pursuing it
  • Valid PA Driver's License necessary
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills essential
  • Experience with Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans highly valued

Responsibilities

  • Ensure clients' health, safety, and individual rights are maintained
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
  • Develop individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSP) with SMART goals
  • Create and implement Crisis Intervention Plans (CIP) as needed
  • Monitor and analyze client data, making timely adjustments
  • Provide training on Behavior Support Plans to team members
  • Collaborate with the treatment team during Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel-related expenses
  • Paid training to foster professional development
  • Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life insurance coverage available
  • Paid time off to support personal well-being
  • 401K plan with company matching offerings
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, including BCBA supervision
Full Job Description
Job type: Full time (25+ hours per week) Salary: $40-45/hr. Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement Paid Training Flexible Schedule Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401K- company match Professional Growth Opportunities Supervision for pursuing BCBA Job Description: Spread our Mission: ACCS strives to educate that every person is unique and has a purpose. Serving adults with autism in 28 counties across PA, ACCS is committed to creating lasting and meaningful change for those in our treatment. As a Behavioral Support Specialist you will contribute your leadership and behavioral expertise to guide an individual's team of support staff toward empowering the individual to build upon their skillset and succeed in targeted goal areas. You will identify essential strategies to encourage active engagement/participation, positive interactions, and perseverance. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure clients' health, safety, dignity, and individual rights • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) • Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP) that are individualized, identify SMART behavioral goals to be monitored, and are comprehensive in specifying strategies for implementation to support the individual's progress • Develop a Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP) and provide crisis intervention support as needed • Monitor and analyze data, making changes when necessary • Provide training on the BSP and its implementation • Collaborate with the person's service treatment team, including participation in the individual's ISP meetings • Complete/submit all daily progress notes and time sheets in a timely/professional manner in accordance with ACCS policy Qualifications: • Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, REQUIRED o AND/OR have a PA Behavior Specialist License o AND/OR BCBA - ACCS offers supervision to those pursuing BCBA *Must have Valid PA Driver's License Job Types: Full-time Pay: $40.00-45.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • Day shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime • Weekends as needed Education: • Master's (Required) License/Certification: • PA Driver's License (Required) Position available in Pottstown, PA If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that values you, apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career at ACCS!

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