This is a Part-Time position that could turn into full-time. Overview Join our dedicated team as Behavior Support Specialist. The BSS provides behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Behavior Support Specialists provide support in a variety of settings, including group homes, day programs and other locations in the community. With a focus on enhancing the individual's current social, communication, vocational and life skills and his or her quality of life, the BSS provides assessment, identifies strategies, and develops support plans. They also facilitate staff and caregiver training, as well as coordinate services with the individual, agency staff, other service providers and county support coordinators. The Behavior Support Specialist is directly accountable to the Director of Behavior Supports The successful candidate should be able to work a combination of daytime and evening hours, and minimal weekend hours when necessary. Travel is required of this position within Bellefonte and surrounding areas. Paid Training opportunities and mileage reimbursement for the employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and other assessments as indicated
• Develops and maintains behavior support plans which utilize positive strategies and are based on Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Identifies treatment modalities/strategies, behavioral goals and intervention techniques that are proactive, strength's based, non-aversive and individualized to meet the individual's needs.
• Collects and evaluates behavioral data.
• Conducts training related to the implementation of the behavior support plans for the participant, family member and staff.
• Collaborates and acts as a liaison between the participant, family, and their team in order to develop positive interventions to address issues or concerns.
• Effectively schedules and participates in meetings to assess the individual's progress and determine modifications where necessary.
• Observes individual in various settings
• Monitors implementation of the behavior support plan and revises as needed.
• Obtains supervision with the Director of Behavior Supports a minimum of twice per month to review caseload to ensure utilization of positive strategies that are based on the appropriate assessment tools.
• Effectively organizes time to ensure appropriate delivery of service to all individuals for self and individuals supervised.
• Completes necessary re-credentialing process, including updating clearances for assigned position within specified time frames.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree (Master preferred) in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or a related human service field; and Two years' experience working with people with an IDD/ASD for Bachelors level candidates. One year working with people IDD/ASD for Masters level candidates.

All Team Members must:

• have a current driver's license with no suspensions or points within the past three years
• have no prohibitive criminal offenses Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

IDD and/or

ASD:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person