LS Organization

Behavioral Therapist

Monroeville, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago

Job description

Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Behavior Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioral skill development.

The Behavior Specialist is based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties, providing services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Duties:
- The Behavioral Specialist performs a functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant accordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioral analyses, behavior plans, restrictive procedures, and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
- Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
- Develops effective behavior support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Education, etc.).
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance..

Preferred:

Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
ABA Certification
Trama-informed care, such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
12 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Apply Today: Online at www.lifesteps.net

Call 724-283-1010

Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!

EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F

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