Behavioral Support Specialist (Adults with Autism Mobile Therapist) - (Hershey / Harrisburg / York)

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o REQUIREMENTS: (Before you apply)

This position is for approximately 36 hours

(This position serves Participants in Harrisburg and York Area)

Must possess a Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following fields, or you will not be considered.

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Education
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Alternatively, candidates may hold a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.

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About Us

We are leaders in behavioral health in South Central Pennsylvania, dedicated to guiding and inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. Our services are of the highest quality, aimed at supporting the individuals and families we serve through our motto, "Passing Knowledge onto Others."

Our clients are adults aged 21 or older with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, served through the Pennsylvania State Program known as the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). This program is designed to help adults with ASD engage with their communities in ways that best suit their identified needs.

Our mission is to provide exemplary service to our clients, enabling them to pursue their personal interests and maintain healthy lifestyles.

o This business is based in Columbia, but you would be driving from your home to meet with the clients in their homes and or community locations. The areas we serve are Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, and York.

Responsibilities:

Behavior Support Specialist (BS):

· Address challenges related to social skills, communication, sensory impairments, and implement specialized interventions to enhance independence and community participation.

· Ensure consistent implementation of the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP), focusing on positive behavior strategies across all environments.

· Support the participant, and family members or guardians to understand the BSP's purpose, objectives, methods, and documentation, evaluate its effectiveness, and review recommended revisions.

· Provide crisis intervention during acute behavioral episodes that pose significant risk 24/7. (This is very rare)

· Transport the consumer to local appointments encouraging health and healthy behaviors.

· Monitor and analyze data collected during BSP implementation based on set goals.

· Modify the BSP or CIP as necessary based on data analysis, potentially conducting a new Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).

· Using “Jot Form” report the activities and goals attainment of the participant from the session.

· Analyze data from the direct sessions and create and maintain a goal attainment chart for every goal in the BSP.

· Use the goal attainment chart data collection sheet to complete a quarterly progress note to support coordinators about how the BSP is being implemented.

o Communication with teams regarding the participants’ activities as needed to:

· Internally:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Chief Services Officer (CSO)
• Systematic Skill Builder Specialist (SSB)
• Community Support Specialist (CS)

· Externally:

• Parents or Legal Guardians (Often)
• Support Coordinator (Rarely)
• Bureau of Autism Representatives (Rarely)

o Requirements:

• Have a Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis,
• Or have a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes using your own reliable transportation with valid insurance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Mandated Check: FBI Clearance, Criminal Background.

o Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible schedule

o Benefits: (After 90 Days)

• Mileage reimbursement for travel day: $20/ Day

o Paid Training:

• Orientation Training: $20/ Hour
• Annual 24-hour Training after your first year: $30/ Hour
• Monthly Paid Supervision: $30/ Hour
• Behavioral Support Specialist Specific Training & Shadowing: $30/ Hour

o Paid time off:

• Holiday Pay: (6) 8-hour days (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• Floating PTO: 40 hours

*Roll over up to 40 hours for the next year

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel to meet the participants in their home and into the community?
• Do you have reliable transportation with up-to-date insurance and registration?
• Are you able to pass a Pennsylvania criminal background check?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Adults with Autism: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lemoyne, PA 17043