Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Behavior Support Specialist to develop and oversee the implementation of formal behavior management plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and provide one-on-one services for children or adults with IDD/Autism and or intellectual disabilities. Behavior Support Specialists assist in the development of adaptive skills for the diagnosed individual to take a more positive role in the home & community settings.

Schedule Details: Full Time - Monday through Friday between 9 am-5 pm

Location: Travel Between 5 Sites Required (Home Office: Aldan, PA)

Program: Residential Habilitative Support

Pay Rate: $32 /hour

Job Functions:

• Train family members, and other paid personnel on the use of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and write reports summarizing results
• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals and policy/procedures
• Provide quality clinical, mobile service delivery as defined by Principles of Everyday Lives
• Collect outcome data according to the ISP
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments of all new IDD/Autistic individuals on his/her caseload
• Develop and oversee of implementation of behavior management plans
• Provide clinical supervision and case consultation to IDD Specialists providing services on all shared cases and for other staff as required by the Coordinator
• Provide clinical consultation to parents, extended family, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions
• Provide crisis assessment and behavioral stabilization services as necessary
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, promptly
• Provide the prescribing psychologist with complete, accurate, and timely information regarding the frequency, intensity, and duration of both target behaviors and prescribed replacement behaviors
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Must have a Master’s Degree in Human Services (or a closely related field) or work under the supervision of a professional who has a Master’s Degree in Human Services (or a closely related field

Experience: Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the participant’s ISP; Be trained to meet the unique needs of the participant which includes but is not limited to communication, mobility, and behavioral needs; Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment; Complete training in positive behavioral support.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed or certification preferred, but not required

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)