What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Intervention Specialist II position at Associate's in Counseling and Child Guidance?
Job Description: Behavior Intervention Specialist II (BC)
Requirements
- Be licensed in the state of PA as a Behavior Specialist OR
- Have certification as a BCBA OR
- Have a graduate degree in ABA OR
- Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling OR
- Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and a graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling or related field.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting behavioral assessments to identify the functions of challenging behaviors and gather baseline data (including the implementation of formal psychological assessment tools)
- Creating and implementing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) tailored to individual needs
- Providing direct support and guidance to clients, families, and other team members in implementing the BSP
- Regularly collecting data on behavior and analyzing it to track progress and adjust the plan
- Collaborating with families, educators, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a consistent and supportive approach
- Providing training and support to families and team members on implementing the BSP and promoting positive behavior change
- Advocating for the needs of individuals with disabilities within various settings
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments, plans, progress, and other relevant information
- Ensuring all services and documentation comply with relevant regulations and guidelines
- Developing and implementing crisis plans and providing support during challenging situations
- Staying up to date on best practices in behavior analysis and related fields
Additional Responsibilities:
- Providing supervision to BIS I staff
- Developing and implementing programs to address specific behavioral needs within an educational or community setting
- Providing training and support to parents on behavior management strategies
- Participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contributing to the development of IEP goals
- Providing consultation to schools, agencies, or other organizations on behavioral issues
Benefits
- Health Insurance offered (full-time employees)
- 403(b) savings plan enrollment with company match
- Student loan forgiveness
Medical Speciality
- Psychiatry
Additional Information
- Full-time employment
- Pay starting at $18.27 per hour
- Day shift
- Monday through Friday (follows school schedule)
- Will be trained in Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI)
Candidates must possess the ability to obtain favorable Act 33, 34, and FBI Clearances.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume through Indeed.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.27 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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