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Behavioral Support Specialist

Lifesteps Inc

Monroeville, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Dental Insurance, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, Functional Analysis, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Monroeville, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join a stable, human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years!

Lifesteps, a local, human services agency, is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home program or individuals who are external participants. Behavior Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioral skill development. The Behavior Specialist will be based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties to provide services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The schedule is 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Duties:

  • The Behavioral Specialist performs a functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant accordingly. This could include:

  • Social emotional plans

  • Functional behavioral analyses

  • Behavior plans

  • Restrictive procedures

  • Associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation

  • Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents, and caregivers and monitors participant success.

  • Develops effective behavior support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant progress.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Master's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Current driver's license and valid auto insurance.

Preferred:

  • Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability.
  • ABA Certification
  • Trauma-informed care, such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Benefits:

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

  • 100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Premiums
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal/Emergency Time
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Apply Today:

Online at www.lifesteps.net Call 724-283-1010

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EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F

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