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Behavioral Specialist - Human Service Agency

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Person Directed Supports, Inc.

Harrisburg, PA (In Person)

$67,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Behavioral Specialist- Chambersburg Area Are you looking for a full time position in the human services field, where you can be a part of a dedicated team of people, where your hard work can have a lasting impact, and every day you can make a difference in the lives of others? Then look no further! Person Directed Supports, Inc. has an open position for a full time behavioral specialist working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Person Directed Supports, Inc. offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, 401K, and travel reimbursement. This is not a contracted behavior specialist position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates/promotes a culture centered on building self-directed lives with the people we support. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews all facets of the behavioral services for individuals on their specific case load using person centered planning and evidence based interventions. Creates Behavior Support Plans for people in the assigned caseload based upon needs of individuals and their teams input. Provides trainings related to Behavior Support and Services to support staff and teams as needed. Promotes a positive working relationship with all employees, teams, outside agencies and families. Assures the Behavior Support Plans are updated and supporters of individuals are trained on plans. Assures Behavioral Supports Units are provided as instructed. Creates Behavioral Support plans based upon positive interventions for supports. Observes and provides services in various settings in order to gather data and cohesiveness of support planning. (family homes, community, agency, day programs, etc.) Evaluates and assesses behaviors based upon team input and data. Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments for individuals supported. Completes paperwork relevant to behavioral supports department Collaborates with teams and individuals to provide best practice supports to individuals supported. Participate in trainings to further knowledge base and education. Travel across services regions when necessary Completes other duties as assigned by Person Directed Supports, Inc. Job Requirements A Master's Degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited College or University. Two years experience working with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. Clinical License preferred. Traveling is required within the Chambersburg area including Franklin County and at times, travel to the Lancaster area will be necessary
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Harrisburg, PA 17111: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person