South Hills Area Behavioral Support Specialist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania at FOCUS BEHAVIOR HEALTH INC

Position: Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Currently, New Focus Employees are eligible for up to $500.00 in bonuses within their first 90 days!

• Full AND part-time employees earn PTO
• Enjoy our Wellness Program, Health Insurance, Free Training, Continuing Education Discount, and Retirement Program
• Starting wage of $35
• Your compassion for our community will make you succeed at Focus.

The BSS would be responsible for working with individuals on a regular basis providing services directly and indirectly. The BSS would create or adhere to the participants Behavioral Support Plan and help the individual's team and family better support that individual.

This position requires a Master's Degree (in Education, Psychology or related field), a valid Driver’s License, and dependable transportation, plus clear criminal background checks. Compensation is negotiable.

BSS is part time, but there are additional opportunities that could make this full time. And as this position grows you can grow too.

Hours: Varies

Job Purpose: The role of a Behavioral Specialist is to assess behaviors of concern by conducting a thorough investigation of the behavioral and all factors or variables surrounding

that individual by conducting a FBA, to develop a BSP/CIP, and to provide ongoing supports to the individual and/or his/her family in the home and community.

Job Duties: Primary Duties but not limited to

• Responsible for FBA, BSP and CIP development as needed

• Training of and consultation with family members and waiver providers and other support providers in the purpose, objectives, methods and documentation of the BSP/CIP face to face on its components

• Responsible to the Program Clinical Supervisor

• Responsible for implementing only the BSP objectives in the ISP

• Responsible for the data collection and monitoring of the behavioral monthly reports

• Responsible for the daily health and safety of the individual

• Attend and provide feedback at ISP Meetings

• Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life

• Responsible for reporting incidents to Direct Supervisor and Incident Manager within 12 hours

• Responsible for adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the Company

• Attend monthly BSS staff meetings

• On Call for crisis response 24/7

• Maintain progress notes

Skills/Qualification:

• AAW Candidates are required to have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Applied Behavior Analysis or a PA Behavior Specialist License or a Master’s Degree with 50% or more ABA coursework

• IDD Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Applied Behavior Analysis

• Data entry skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of computers and iPads

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals

• Ability to maintain current needs assessment information

Compensation: $25 -$35 an hour (depends on experience and education) plus mileage reimbursement

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality adversely affects our staff, clients, and the communities we serve. It is our expectation that every member of the Focus Family actively contributes to fostering an environment where all individuals feel included and are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability. All decisions regarding hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and termination are made fairly and without bias. We continuously reflect on our unconscious biases and hold ourselves accountable for creating an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc is a drug-free workplace and we use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and identity of all new hires.