Behavior Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Jenkintown, PA 19046

Date Posted : 10 / 30 / 2024

Category : Direct Care Services

Education : Master's Degree

The Behavior Support Specialist will develop specialized behavioral interventions using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to address individuals challenging behaviors.

The BSS will also support the acquisition and maintenance of adaptive life skills, and ultimately increase individuals’ self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1 : 1 services to individuals
• Complete a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and develop an individualized Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) within 30 days.
• Assist individuals with developing adaptive behaviors that replace or modify challenging behaviors that are disruptive or destructive.
• Provide coaching and assistance to Direct Support Professionals to implement interventions stated in the BSP.
• Complete necessary training based on the Individuals needs.
• Maintain and update the FBA, BSP, AND CIP as needed.
• Abide by all Policy Guidelines

ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
• Compensation processed weekly
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion : choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home based services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

Title : Behavior Support Specialist

Class : Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type : INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No. : 1206366-181

BC : #KFS201

Company : Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact : EPA Careers

Office Email : [email protected]

Office Phone : 267-223-6380

Office Address : 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 100A, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Each Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and / or located.

Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS) entity. Professionals contracting through KFS are classified and compensated as self-employed independent contractors.