Part-Time Behavior Support Specialist (East Stroudsburg)

Access Services•East Stroudsburg, PA

22d•$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Access Services is hiring an experienced, part time Behavior Support Specialist to support the needs of adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in the East Stroudsburg, PA area. When you work as a Behavior Support Specialist with Access Services, you will be providing community based support in the homes and community locations of adults, and partner with them to successfully reach their chosen goals and desired independence. You will complete assessments in partnership with the individual’s care team. You will develop and update behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments, and crisis intervention plans. As a Behavior Support Specialist, you will develop clinical plans and oversee how they are implemented, ensuring support to the staff carrying out the behavior plan. Schedule: Monday-Friday, Part-time, flexible scheduling, within daytime hours (9am-5pm).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required.
Two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism diagnosis is required.
Experience as a behavior specialist is required.
Understanding of the elements of a variety of approaches and techniques including Everyday Lives, Charting the Life Course, Applied Behavior Analysis methods, Person-centered Planning, principles of Trauma-Informed Approaches and Positive Behavioral Support.
Knowledge of principles and methods of habilitation, behavior management, safety techniques, and programming planning principles.
Prior training in, and ability to use, evidence-based procedures and techniques
Ability to develop and adjust behavior support plans to meet the needs of the individuals served. Knowledge of basic concepts in family therapy and group work.
Knowledge of pertinent community resources and facilities.
Demonstrated excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies
Employee is expected to always drive safely, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of behavior for participants, while holistically viewing the full person and the surrounding contributing factors of behaviors, analyzing, and designing behavior support plans.
Collaborate with participants, their family, and service team to develop behavior support plans that include positive practices and least restrictive interventions.
Develop individualized, comprehensive behavioral support plans consistent with the outcomes identified in the participants’ service plans.
Develop crisis intervention plans.
Participate in team meetings, ISP and quarterly meetings; updating on progress and additional needed support.
Conduct ongoing assessment (including data collection and visual display) of behaviors, and adjust and change interventions based on the resulting data.
Design, develop, and implement plans aligned with all ODP compliance requirements, in the least restrictive way possible.
Complete required documentation related to data collection, progress reporting and development of annual planning materials.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Referral Bonuses, Ongoing Training
Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts
Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match.
Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances
401k match, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance
20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Holiday Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL)
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

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