Job description

Behavioral Specialist- Lehigh Valley Area

Are you looking for a full time position in the human services field, where you can be a part of a dedicated team of people, where your hard work can have a lasting impact, and every day you can make a difference in the lives of others? Then look no further! Person Directed Supports, Inc. has an open position for a full time behavioral specialist working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Person Directed Supports, Inc. offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, 401K, and travel reimbursement. This is not a contracted behavior specialist position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates/promotes a culture centered on building self-directed lives with the people we support.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews all facets of the behavioral services for individuals on their specific case load using person centered planning and evidence based interventions.
• Creates Behavior Support Plans for people in the assigned caseload based upon needs of individuals and their teams input.
• Provides trainings related to Behavior Support and Services to support staff and teams as needed.
• Promotes a positive working relationship with all employees, teams, outside agencies and families.
• Assures the Behavior Support Plans are updated and supporters of individuals are trained on plans.
• Assures Behavioral Supports Units are provided as instructed.
• Creates Behavioral Support plans based upon positive interventions for supports.

• Observes and provides services in various settings in order to gather data and cohesiveness of support planning. (family homes, community, agency, day programs, etc.)
• Evaluates and assesses behaviors based upon team input and data.
• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments for individuals supported.
• Completes paperwork relevant to behavioral supports department
• Collaborates with teams and individuals to provide best practice supports to individuals supported.
• Participate in trainings to further knowledge base and education.
• Travel across services regions when necessary
• Completes other duties as assigned by Person Directed Supports, Inc.

Job Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited College or University. Two years experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. Experience as a behavior specialist is required.

Traveling is required within the Northeast region including but not limited to Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, Monroe County, and Bucks County.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services/IDD: 2 years (Preferred)
• Behavioral Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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