Behavioral Specialist

Lifesteps Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

19h

About The Position

Lifesteps, a Western PA non-profit agency, is currently recruiting for a Full-time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals and participants who are assigned to Lifesteps community homes program.  This new, full-time position can be based at our office in Eighty Four, PA  or  our office in Castle Shannon, PA (Pittsburgh).  The role will travel throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

The work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
• ABA Certification
• PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level