Behavioral Therapist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Behavioral Therapist Full-time Regular Monroeville, PA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 11290 Salary Range: $21.50 To $27.50 Hourly 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. Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Behaviour Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioural skill development. The Behaviour 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 afunctional assessment and develops strategies to support a participantaccordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioural analyses, behaviour 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 behavioursupport plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participantprogress.

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 Behaviour 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 Behaviour 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!

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