Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Full Time
Altoona, PA 16602
Posted
Job description

About us

Skills of Central PA (Skills) is a non-profit health and human services organization that provides services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. Skills was founded in 1960 so that people with disabilities could have paid work, gain social skills, and become more independent in the community. Today, Skills is one of the largest human service providers in central Pennsylvania, offering services in 17 counties throughout the region and employing more than 1,100 people in a variety of professional, clinical, and direct support roles. If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look!

We are seeking a Full Time Behavior Support Specialist. The schedule for this position will primarily be Monday through Friday (8am-4pm) with some flexibility required.

Responsibilities of a Behavior Support Specialist

  • Develops the behavioral guide in conjunction with the individual and the team to support the person, ensuring that the guide is written in clear, measurable, and observable terms in person-centered language.
  • Develops applicable ways to monitor target behaviors by use of data charts, spreadsheets, and graphs.
  • Trains the individual, staff, and families on the behavioral guide.
  • Keeps sensitive information relative to the organization, employees, and/or the people we support confidential and adheres to the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
  • Participates in the development of ISP's and outcomes in cooperation with the team.
  • Performs the assessment of challenging behaviors by review of records, team consultation, observation/interaction, environmental analysis and functional analysis of the behavior(s).

Our work environment includes:

  • Flexible working hours
  • On-the-job training
  • Casual work attire

Requirements to become a Behavior Support Specialist

  • Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology, or;
  • PA Behavior Specialist License, or;
  • Bachelor's Degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has one of the above qualifications
  • Experience in conducting and using functional behavioral assessments and in positive behavioral supports, and at least 2 years experience working with the ID and/or Autistic population
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Driver's License
  • I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • ID and/or Autistic population: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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