Center-based Licensed Behavior Specialist/BCBA

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania • Towamencin Township, PA

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About The Position

The Behavior Specialist will fill a critical role in the expansion of Positive Behavior Supports within Easterseals. The Behavior Specialist’s primary role involves providing Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans. The Behavior Specialist will assess an individual and develop a complete plan, which outlines support strategies to address specific target behaviors as identified in the assessment process. The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for training school staff on all aspects of the support plan and will be responsible for providing on-going consultation around implementation of plans and monitoring of behavioral interventions. This position also involves working closely with IEP teams and completion of related IEP paperwork. The Behavior Specialist will provide leadership to our school programs in the area of behavior management, through advising therapeutic/teaching staff in implementation of behavior plans and offering relevant training throughout the agency.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• PA Behavior Specialist license required.
• Experience developing behavioral support plans for young children with behavioral concerns.
• Commitment to serving individuals with severely challenging behaviors in the school setting.
• Strong background in serving students with autism and neurological impairments.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.
• Candidates enrolled in a program with a BCBA approved course sequence will be considered.
• Prior experience with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) preferred.
• Experience in school-based and early childhood settings preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
• Prior crisis prevention/intervention training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Assess individuals and develop complete plans outlining support strategies.
• Train school staff on all aspects of the support plan.
• Provide ongoing consultation around implementation of plans and monitoring of behavioral interventions.
• Work closely with IEP teams and complete related IEP paperwork.
• Provide leadership in behavior management for school programs.
• Advise therapeutic/teaching staff in implementation of behavior plans.
• Offer relevant training throughout the agency.

Benefits

• Public service loan forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree