Behavioral Support Specialist - Allentown, United States - Applied Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC

    Applied Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
    Applied Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC Allentown, United States

    1 month ago

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    Applied Counseling and Consulting Services is currently seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist at our agency for full time employment (25+ hours per week) for multiple consumers within the Lehigh Valley.

    As a Behavioral Support Specialist you will contribute your leadership and behavioral expertise to guide an individual's team of support staff toward empowering the individual to build upon their skillset and succeed in targeted goal areas.

    You will identify essential strategies to encourage active engagement/participation, positive interactions, and perseverance.


    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Ensure clients' health, safety, dignity, and individual rights
    Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
    Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSP) that are individualized, identify SMART behavioral goals to be monitored, and are comprehensive in specifying strategies for implementation to support the individual's progress
    Develop a Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP) and provide crisis intervention support as needed
    Monitor and analyze data, making changes when necessary
    Provide training on the BSP and its implementation
    Collaborate with the person's service treatment team, including participation in the individual's ISP meetings
    Complete/submit all daily progress notes and time sheets in a timely/professional manner in accordance with ACCS policy


    REQUIREMENTS:

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

    Job Type:
    Full - Must be willing to travel to a designated area of coverage.


    More about Applied CCS:
    In 2017, ACCS was established with the foundation that every person is unique and has purpose. Today, ACCS continues with the vision of enriching lives by serving a variety of adults across Pennsylvania. Life does not stop after high school services should not either. ACCS guides individuals through adulthood to achieve independence, community inclusion, and self-worth. ACCS strives to be an open-minded and empowering company serving as mentors, role models, and advocates for individuals.


    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Salary:
    $ $45.00 per hour