Lifesteps, a Western PA non-profit agency, is currently seeking a Full-time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals and participants who are assigned to Lifesteps community homes program. This new, full-time position is based at our office in Eighty Four, PA or in Castle Shannon, PA (Pittsburgh). The role will travel throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Job Duties:

The Behavioral Specialist performs afunctional assessment and develops strategies to support a participantaccordingly.
Provides on-site trainingto participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participantsuccess.
Develops effective behaviorsupport plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participantprogress.

The work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Education, Child and Family Development, etc.).
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Current driver’s license.

Preferred:

Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
ABA Certification
PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
12 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Join the Lifesteps Caring Team and Make a Difference in the lives of others!

Apply Now:

Apply online at www.lifesteps.net;

E-mail resume to careers@lifesteps.net

Call 724-283-1010

Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start

Drug-Free Workplace

EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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