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Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Â Behavior Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioral skill development. Â Â
The Behavior Specialist is based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties, providing services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Â Â
The schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
- The Behavioral Specialist performs afunctional assessment and develops strategies to support a participantaccordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioral analyses, behavior plans, restrictive procedures, and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
- Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
- Develops effective behaviorsupport plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participantprogress.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Education, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance..
 Preferred:
- Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
- ABA Certification
- Trama-informed care, such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- PA Behavior Specialist Licensure
Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:
- 100% Employee 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!
Apply Today: Online at www.lifesteps.net
Call 724-283-1010Â
Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!
EOE/ADA
Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F
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