Behavior Support Specialist

We are the Provider to an adult individual in Philadelphia with mild Intellectual Disabilities between the ages of 50-65.

We are seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for the below shifts:

Late Morning, Afternoon and/or Evening shifts Monday through Friday.

8 - 9 hours a week.

Stellar Care Services (SCS) would like to thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Our mission at SCS is to ensure that the individuals we serve are given the support needed in living a life that encourages them to have control over their lives through respecting their choices, in a safe manner, across settings. A life that honors their individuality, incorporates their relationships, inspires accountability, freedom of choice, is success-based, provides mentoring and collaboration with their families and stakeholders, through residential and community based direct services.

Working with SCS will offer the prospect of delivering heartfelt, quality and supportive services to individuals with sustained needs. SCS is a statewide provider which affords our staff the possibility of working near or within their surrounding area based on business and client needs. (Our primary target area is Philadelphia county and the surrounding counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware)

SCS is currently looking to contract a Behavior Support Professional as an Independent Contractor in the Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing and analyzing assessment findings so that an appropriate behavior support plan can be designed;
• Developing a behavior support plan consistent with the targeted outcomes identified in the person-centered individualized service plan;
• Training and consulting with family individuals or other providers and, as appropriate, to the individual.
• Monitoring and evaluating the success of the behavior support plan and modifying it as necessary.

Qualifications/Experience:

• 2+ year(s) of experience in working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disAbilities/Autism
• Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology, OR PA Behavior Specialist License
• Training in conducting and using Functional Behavioral Assessment & in positive behavioral support
• State Issued Identification and/or Driver's License (DL Preferred but not required)
• State Required Clearances (Criminal Clearance, FBI Clearance as well as additional Clearances mandated by the Office of Developmental Programs/State/Federal Regulations)
• First Aid and CPR Certification (Preferred but can be scheduled Upon Hire)
• Access to a Registered/Insured Vehicle (Preferred but not Necessary)

The Ideal Candidate(s) will:

• Be Proficient in Self-Directing but also Work Well within a Team
• Possess Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Be Committed, Diligent, Creative, Compassionate, Inventive and Dependable
• Provide Long-term Support to the Individuals and Families we Support
• Be Punctual, Polite and Professional

Additional Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience to be discussed during the Hiring Process.

Please Include your Cover Letter and Resume.

Thank you for your interest in Stellar Care Services! We look forward to receiving your submission!

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $30.00 to $40.00 /hour

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current FBI Fingerprint Background Check?
• Do you have a current PA State Police (PATCH) Background Check?
• Please list 2-3 dates and times that you will be available for an interview.

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral Support: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) certification (Required)
• CPR/ First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person