Behavior Support Specialist

**Job Title: Behavioral Specialist**

**Company:** Quality Life Services, Inc.

**Location:** Northern Cambria, PA

**Job Type:** Full-time

**About Quality Life Services, Inc.:**
Quality Life Services, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive support services for individuals with behavioral and developmental needs. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve, we offer a range of specialized programs designed to promote independence, dignity, and well-being.

**Job Description:**
Quality Life Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals, developing behavior support plans, providing on-site supervision, and conducting team meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or gerontology.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Assess the behavioral needs of individuals through comprehensive evaluations.
• Develop and implement behavior support plans tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.
• Provide on-site supervision to ensure the effective implementation of behavior support plans.
• Conduct team meetings to review progress, address concerns, and modify plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and support.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress notes.
• Participate in Behavior On-Call for all after hours behavioral concerns or emergencies.

**Job Qualifications:**
1. Master's Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology.
2. PA Behavior Specialist License.
3. Bachelor's Degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology, or who is a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker (master's level or higher) or who has a PA Behavior Specialist License.

**Employee Benefits:**

• Low health insurance premiums
• Paid time off after 90 days.

**Qualities and Skills:**

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting the well-being of individuals with behavioral and developmental needs.

Quality Life Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• MHID: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northern Cambria, PA 15714 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000