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Diversified Assessment & Therapy Services

Behavior Support Professional (BSP)

Pay: $42,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Kenova, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$69,086 / year median in West Virginia

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Behavior Support Professional (BSP)

Position Type:

Full-Time Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree PBSP Certification Preferred BSP Duties include but are not limited to the following: BSP will develop habilitation programs, schedules, guidelines, and protocols for persons receiving services. BSP will provide DD6 training to staff in the areas of training programs, tentative schedules, diagnosis, health and safety, crisis plan, guidelines, Positive Behavior Support plans, and protocols. Support staff may need to be observed periodically to ensure proper supports and methods are utilized. BSP will develop, monitor, and update individualized habilitation plans to incorporate goals and assessment recommendations. BSP will complete monthly summaries based on data submitted via support staff. Analysis of summaries will be utilized to conduct further DD6 training and observations (if needed) and to prepare for IDT meeting in relation to progression and regression trends of prompting hierarchy needed for support. BSP will also complete a behavioral summary based on behavior data monthly. BSP will continue to conduct all assessments needed to ensure person centered planning is embedded within training programs as well as reflecting needs and abilities. BSP will conduct assessments and observations in order to develop FBAs and Positive Behavior Support Plans. BSP will provide behavioral interventions if necessary. BSP will attend all IPPS and critical junctures, as a member of the client's IDT, and develop recommendations for each

IPP. BSP

will serve as a respondent at annual Kepro assessments, and develop a summary based on

ICAP, ABAS

II, and ECA scores.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you clear a state and federal background check with fingerprints? Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

I/DD Waiver:

1 year (Preferred)

BSP:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

PBSP Certificate (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Kenova, WV 25530 (Required)

Work Location:

In person