Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

The BSS provides behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Behavior Support Specialists provide support in a variety of settings, including group homes, day programs and other locations in the community. With a focus on enhancing the individual’s current social, communication, vocational and life skills and his or her quality of life, the BSS provides assessment, identifies strategies, and develops support plans. They also facilitate staff and caregiver training, as well as coordinate services with the individual, agency staff, other service providers and county support coordinators.

Payrate: $25 per hour

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a Human Service field.

Work schedule: flexible. The successful candidate should be able to work a combination of daytime and evening hours, and minimal weekend hours when necessary. This position is based out of the Wilkes-Barre office with flexibility to work from home.

Travel is required of this position within Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming and Lehigh Valley Region

Paid Training opportunities and mileage reimbursement for all employees.

Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, political affiliation, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person