Positive Behavior Support Specialist (PBSS)

Higher Ground ABA is excited to be expanding our services and is looking to hire Positive Behavior Support Specialists for Louisville and Lexington locations as well as surrounding counties! Positive Behavior Support Specialists are responsible for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and developing Positive Behavior Supports Plan (PBSP) for participants in Kentucky’s 1915(c) Waiver programs (Michelle P Waiver and Supports for Community Living (SCL)). Behavior Support Specialists also provide direct support to participants and training to key stakeholders on the implementation of plans to promote positive outcomes that lead to the participants meaningful engagement in their home and community. A Positive Behavior Support Specialist, proactively monitors, develops, and updates behavioral services and plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develop Positive Behavior Supports Plans (PBSP) for participants in Kentucky’s 1915(c) Waiver programs
• Provide evidence-based, individualized interventions that assist a participant with acquisition or maintenance of skills for community living and behavioral intervention for the reduction of challenging behaviors.
• Analyze data concerning the frequency, intensity, and duration of behavior(s), provide reports, graphs and monthly summaries which assess the participants progress and or status related to the plan of care, and provide updates to the behavioral support plan as needed.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner as outlined in policy (i.e. functional assessment, behavior support plan, etc.)
• Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, TB screenings and all other necessary trainings)
• Adheres to Higher Ground behavior support specialist policies and procedures
• Please note this list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the contractor for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education/Experience

• Masters degree in a behavioral science or human services field
• 1 year of direct experience working with individuals diagnosed with ID, ASD or other similar populations is required
• Responsible for maintaining and carrying their own professional liability insurance.
• Meet state guidelines for independent functioning as a behavior support specialist
• Must have a valid state drivers license/automobile insurance and have the ability to travel to clients and participants homes and into community settings
• Successfully pass backgrounds checks and drug screens

Benefits:

• $75.00 to $80.00 per billable hour
• Medical/vision/dental insurance available at 100% contractor responsibility
• 401k retirement plan available!
• Flexible schedule
• Work with a diverse population of clients!
• Collaboration and support from other professionals!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75 - $80