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Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Behavioral Specialist - BEHAV006344 in Aldan, Pennsylvania
Behavioral Specialist - BEHAV006344
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavior Support Specialist to develop and oversee the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and provide one-on-one services for children or adults with IDD/Autism and or intellectual disabilities. Behavior Support Specialists assist in the development of adaptive skills for the diagnosed individual to take a more positive role in the home & community settings. Schedule Details: Full Time - Monday through Friday between 9 am-5 pm Location: Travel Between 5 Sites Required (Home Office: Aldan, PA)Program: Residential Habilitative Support Pay Rate: $32 /hour
Job Functions: * Train family members, and other paid personnel on the use of appropriate therapeutic interventions * Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results * Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures * Provide quality clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by Principles of Everyday Lives * Collect outcome data according to the ISP * Conduct functional behavioral assessments of all new IDD/Autistic individuals on his/her caseload * Develop and oversee of implementation of behavior management plans * Provide clinical supervision and case consultation to IDD Specialists providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator * Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions * Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary * Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives * Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly * Provide the prescribing psychologist with complete, accurate, and timely information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and prescribed replacement behaviors * Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation * Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan
Minimum Requirements: Education: Must have a Master's Degree in Human Services (or a closely related field) or work under the supervision of a professional who has a Master's Degree in Human Services (or a closely related field Experience: Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the participant's ISP; Be trained to meet the unique needs of the participant which includes but is not limited to communication, mobility, and behavioral needs; Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment; Complete training in positive behavioral support.Licensure/Certification: Licensed or certification preferred, but not required Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) with Employer Match
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
- Discounts on Verizon mobile service
- And More!
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity