Behavior Specialist

Connecting the Pieces is seeking Licensed Behavior Specialists (LBS) to provide services to children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment as well as learners with no diagnosis but require assistance.

Licensed Behavior Specialists (LBS) must be willing to provide services in Allegheny county. Some Telehealth services may be provided if appropriate.

About Connecting the Pieces:

Connecting the Pieces serves as one of Pennsylvania’s most respected, behavior-based service provider. CTP works with top professionals and has built an impressive record of quality and support.

Connecting the Pieces delivers interventions that improves the lives of children with special needs and their families while working collaboratively with the team. We offer comprehensive services to children who present with challenging behaviors and educational need. CTP provides individual attention to each child we serve while bringing all those working with the child together to ensure a collaborative effort in helping the child reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

· Provide services to children in the home, school, or community setting both F2F and virtually ( if appropriate) to children residing in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania.

· Assess the student’s treatment needs and write detailed goals and objectives for each client’s treatment plan so that progress may be tracked and measured.

· Develop & Implement goals, PBSP, and interventions for children with various learning differences/ disabilities.

· Complete Behavioral Assessments

· Analyzing assessment results, designing appropriate individual treatment plans, behavioral programs, and monitoring progress.

· Work effectively as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and desire to learn new skills, improve professional qualifications, and work independently.

· Build a rapport with other team members.

· Work collaboratively and communicate with members of the team.

Qualifications:

· Licensed Behavior Specialist must be licensed through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

· Master's degree in: Special Education, Psychology, or related field, with specialized knowledge of behavioral health and treatment philosophies and professional practices

· Knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis

· 1 to 2 years’ experience working with children who have special needs.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to build a rapport with student(s) and team members.

· Well-organized and reliable

Position type: Contractor

Benefits of working as Contractor for CTP:

· Flexibility in schedule creation within - select cases that fit your schedule availability.

· Ability to negotiate an hourly rate with the Human Resources Department

· Freedom to decide how much time you want to work each week - work as many cases (hours) or as few as you like (based on case availability).

Salary: From $45.00 per hour

Connecting the Pieces is an equal employment opportunity provider. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in relation to the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your personal email address for correspondence purposes.

License/Certification:

• Behavior Specialist license in Pennsylvania (LBS) (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $45