Behavioral Support Specialist (Contract/1099) - Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County! - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Malvern, PA 19355
About the Job
Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults, ages 21 and over, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and/or behavioral differences, and brain injuries.
The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work, community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent, productive, socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer’s potential.
CAAPP is seeking Behavior Support Specialists (BSSs) who have at least six (6) months of experience working with adults/children with autism. Our CSPs serve participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware counties.
Job description
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments.
-Work collaboratively with the individual served and team members, such as the family and Community Support Professionals to develop and implement a Positive Behavior Support Plan in an effort to reduce challenging behavior and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
- Provides ongoing assessment, program design and monitoring of treatment interventions/data collection as well as direct therapy.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis REQUIRED.
- License and Vehicle REQUIRED.
- At least 1 year experience developing and implementing FBA’s and PBSP’s.
- Licensed Behavior Specialist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience required.
- Completion of Bureau of Autism Services Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) training preferred but not required.
- Experience working with adults with Autism preferred.
- Experience with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required): Psychology, Education.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Vehicle (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Evenings
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
Education:
- Master's (Required): Psychology, Education.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Vehicle (Required)
Experience:
- Functional Behavior Assessment: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road