Behavior Support Specialist: Altoona

Job Title: Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)


Location: Altoona, Everett


Employment Type: Part Time

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling with Clients, 12-15hrs a week

Pay Rate: $40-50/hr


About Us


At Applied Counseling Consulting Services, we provide high-quality, person-centered services to adults with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. POur mission is rooted in our core values: being Committed, Compassionate, Responsive, and in the Pursuit of Excellence and Growth. We strive to empower the individuals we serve to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.


Our Mission and Vision


ACCS exists to support individuals in building more independent lives through person-centered services at home and in the community


ACCS educates and trains highly motivated staff to develop and carry out individualized support plans that foster meaningful community integration. Through this work, we empower the individuals we support to live confident, meaningful lives


ACCS envisions a future in which individuals are supported from early adulthood onward to build meaningful career and personal pathways and evolve as confident, effective self-advocates. Through innovative, data driven, and person-first practices, ACCS strives to remain at the vanguard of advancing high quality clinical practices across Pennsylvania


What is A Behavioral Support Specialist?

As a key member of the team at Applied Counseling and Consulting Services (ACCS), the Behavior Support Specialist will work directly with clients and their support teams to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Individual Support Plans (ISPs), in home and community settings. This role involves close collaboration with team members to develop and implement behavioral support goals, ensuring individualized and comprehensive strategies are utilized to enhance client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized and comprehensive plans utilizing positive strategies to support each individual.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to inform support strategies.
• Create methods for tracking the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans.
• Complete direct care visits and conduct telephone consultations.
• Monitor and analyze data; make necessary adjustments based on findings.
• Maintain detailed, consistent, compliant, and timely daily data and notes for each client, including Monthly Progress Notes (MPN) and Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN), to track behavior interventions, outcomes, and progress.
• Provide training and consultation to individuals served, families, stakeholders, friends, and direct care workers.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, actively participating in ISP/BSP meetings.
• Lead case management efforts among ACCS team members.
• Develop individualized crisis plans and provide crisis intervention support.
• Conduct periodic risk evaluation assessments.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with all team members.
• Participate in company meetings and training sessions.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed; dependability is essential.
• Flexibility in hours; ACCS cannot guarantee specific minimum weekly hours.
• Represent ACCS appropriately while working from home, in the main office, or at other locations; adhere to standard business practices.
• Respond promptly to formal business communications, including emails, voicemails, and newsletters.

What Our Values Look Like in This Role
• Committed: You show reliability, accountability, and dedication to the individuals you support and your team
• Compassionate: You approach every interaction with empathy, respect, and genuine care
• Responsive: You adapt quickly to individual needs and communicate effectively in dynamic situations
• Pursuit of Excellence and Growth: You seek continuous improvement, welcome feedback, and strive to provide the highest quality support

Why Join Us?


At ACCS, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your growth while making a lasting impact in the lives of others. At ACCS we believe that our DSP's are the frontline of all progress and should be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve! We offer numerous opportunities for advancement to include:
• Administrative Roles: Looking to get more involved with the organization? Find opportunities with our own Tech Coaching Team, Note Review Team, or any one of our Employee Lead Committees
• Career Advancement: ACCS is proud to adhere to an internal first hiring process. When other roles or opportunities for more clients open up, we always seek to recruit and promote from within. Everyone on our administrative team has experience doing what you do!


Skills & Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or Applied Behavioral Analysis, REQUIRED
  • AND/OR have a PA Behavior Specialist License (LBS)
  • AND/OR BCBA - ACCS offers supervision to those pursuing BCBA

• Ability to adapt to various work, social, and interpersonal situations.
• Maintain professional behavior with individuals receiving services, and their networks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient listening skills and comprehension of verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain ongoing, timely communication with administration and team members.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and logically.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Full Time Benefits Available at 25+ Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Flexible Schedule
• Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K- company match