What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavior Specialist position at St. Joseph's Center?
St. Joseph's Center is looking for a compassionate and creative Licensed Behavior Specialist to provide behavioral support services to adults and children with multiple disabilities across the lifespan. In this position you will utilize the functional behavior assessment (FBA) and other assessment tools, to develop positive behavioral support strategies for individuals with multiple disabilities served by St. Joseph's Center. Join our growing team that follows person centered approaches and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team!
Why You'll Love St. Joseph's Center
As a Licensed Behavior Specialist at St. Joseph’s Center, you will be part of a team of talented individuals striving to provide the highest standard of care and support. You’ll get to be part of a mission driven organization focused on the care and well-being of the individuals we serve and the employees providing services. St. Joseph's has been serving the needs of the community for over 135 years with an enduring dedication to do all with great care, concern, compassion and commitment.
This position includes functional assessments; the development of strategies to support the individual based upon assessment, the provision of training to individuals, staff, parents and caretakers and the implementation of behavior support strategies.
What You Get
- Financial
- Competitive Salary
- Health
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to 24 hour No Cost Telehealth (Revive Health) for employee and dependents
- Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Work / Life Balance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Growth and Support
- 401-K with company contribution and match
- Employee referral bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program: Counseling services, Legal and Financial services, Child/Elder care resources, and more
- Discount Programs with national and local companies
- Paid training
What’s Required of You
- Active PA Behavior Specialist License
- Master’s Degree
- Valid PA Driver’s License
- Positive and Caring Attitude
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, diagnosis, and support level and across various programs such as, Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Community Living arrangements (CLA), Adult Day Services, and Home, School, or Community settings.
- Actively participates in team meetings and helps team members successfully implement supports to achieve quality outcomes.
- Observes the participant in various settings for the purpose of developing a behavior support plan and ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborates with the participant, family, and team for the purpose of developing a behavior support plan that must include positive behavior support and approaches.
- Conducts comprehensive functional behavior assessments of presenting issues (e.g. aggression, self-injurious behavior, law offending behavior, sexual or otherwise) at initial admission, annually, or as needed.
- Develops and maintains behavior support plans, which utilize positive strategies to support the participant, based on functional behavior assessments.
- Conducts trainings related to the implementation of behavior support plans for the participant, family members, staff and other related training topics as needed. The training will include the detailed explanation of support plans as well as modeling stated strategies.
- Implements, monitors and revises (as needed) behavior support plan, including activities, strategies, and outcomes.
- Collaborates with the participant, his/her family and team in order to develop positive interventions to address specific presenting issues.
- Analyzes and interprets behavioral data and participates in monthly data review meetings with appropriate staff.
- Participates in psychiatric reviews and appointments and attends Human Rights Committee for identified clients.
- Serves as a resource person to psychiatric emergencies.
If you are ready to be part of a team that values empathy, respect, and the well-being of every individual then partner with us today!
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services and referrals to clients without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or limited English proficiency