Behavior Support Specialist Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Behavior Support Specialist Family Services United 9816 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 Family Services United is hiring candidates to serve clients in Allegheny County. This position requires working in homes and communities with adults’ diagnoses. The position is available full-time or part-time. Flexible schedule but must be able to do some late afternoon/early evening hours. The Behavioral Support Consultant (BSC), in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan which is individualized needs. The Behavioral Consultant identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods. While maintaining some direct contact with family, the Behavior Consultant primarily provides assessment, program design, and monitoring rather than direct therapy. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school or other community, the BC may participate as a consultant in special child-centered, family focused meetings along with the therapist.

Position Requirements:

Behavior Support Consultant (BC): Have one of the following: Behavior Specialist (BSL) Have a certification as a BCBA or other graduate level certification in Behavior Analysis Have a graduate degree in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling and a minimum of 1-year full time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or adults. Have a graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field and have completed a clinical or mental health direct services practicum.

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License Reliable vehicle

Child Abuse, Criminal, and FBI Clearances Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards Package:

401k Plan Eligibility. Paid training.

Full Time status also includes:

Medical and Dental plans with low employee contribution rates.

Company Overview:

FSU provides a diverse range of autism, behavioral health, education and family support services to individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. We create life-changing support by integrating our services to best meet the needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment for adults with intellectual disabilities and veterans. Family Services United is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Schedule:

Monday-Friday Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 – $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Penn Hills, PA 15235: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person