Behavior Support Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Devereux•Newfoundland, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Behavior Support Specialist designs and directs the implementation of behavioral intervention plans which are individualized to each adult's needs. The BSS will provide centered and family based treatment according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) principles. Services will generally occur at Day Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for supporting children in the community as a part of our IBHS services. This role provides services in the community. Area of service could include: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA.

Requirements

Mental Health Master’s Degree with certification in ABA or other behavioral management OR Other degree with 12 credits in behavior management AND 1 year experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children AND 1 year experience with behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

Provides expertise in behavioral management protocols.
Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct the implementation a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized to each adults needs.
Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends least restrictive behavioral change methods.
Develops treatment plan, services and outcome-based short term goals for identified child/adolescent.
Provides assessments of the strength and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families.
Attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings.
Participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings.
Gathers written information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the need for behavioral intervention, if the current behavior plan is working, and to identify any problems with the current behavior plan.
Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies in order to provide unified services and continuity of care to child and family.
Develops discharge planning criteria.
Works with families to determine an assessment of family need and appropriate treatment modalities.
Provides clinical services to adult and family when appropriate.
Provides written documentation and clinical records of therapeutic process and progress.
Submits applicable billing related documentation to facilitate payment of services.
Participates in company orientation, in-service training, and Office of Mental Health training.
Ensures the confidentiality of program participants, records, and information is maintained at all times.
Maintains effective Multi-Disciplinary Team interactions.
Acts as a mandated reporter under the Pennsylvania Child Protect Service Law.
Travels to site visits and meetings.
Provides coverage in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.