Behavior Support Specialist
Description
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve.
About Your Role:
This role is ideal for compassionate professionals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others while working in a structured, collaborative environment.
This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect behavioral intervention and consultation to consumers, family, and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for guiding treatment by developing a treatment plan, monitoring progress on goals, intervening directly with a consumer, and developing programs, as appropriate.
Full Time Employees:
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
• 401K
• Free licensure supervision for applicable roles
• Employee Assistance program
• Pet Insurance
• Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cellphone
* Benefits may vary based on Position/State/County
Does the following apply to you?
Full Time Employees:
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
• Up to 10 Paid holidays*
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
• 401K
• Free licensure supervision for applicable roles
• Employee Assistance program
• Pet Insurance
• Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cellphone
* Benefits may vary based on Position/State/County
Does the following apply to you?
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, ABA or similar human services field
Must be proficient in use of electronic health record system; must be proficient in completion of psychosocial assessments; must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a calm and timely manner; must be able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon consumer needs, and react quickly to prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to consumer behavior
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Job Description
Job Title:
Behavior Support Specialist
Department:
State:
AAW
Pennsylvania
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Clinical Supervisor
Non-Exempt – Hourly
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect behavioral intervention and consultation to
consumers, family, and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for guiding treatment by developing
a treatment plan, monitoring progress on goals, intervening directly with a consumer, and developing
programs, as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Leads and directs individualized treatment By adhering to applicable county, state and
federal standard regulations when developing an individualized treatment plan, individual
service plan, and/or treatment goals for consumers; programming and data analysis in order
to monitor consumer progress
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Provides treatment of the whole person By providing service and supervision in collaboration
with all team members involved with the consumer, and with the understanding that treatment
of the whole person is crucial
Consults with all members of the treatment team to ensure plan participation By training and
consulting with all members of the treatment team to ensure full understanding of purpose
objectives, methods, and documentation of the treatment plan, behavioral support plan and/or
individual service plan.
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Monitors individualized consumer-drive data to address consumer needs By completing
on-going analysis and evaluation of efficacy of behavioral treatment goals to address
consumer’s current need and adjust plans, as necessary, and regularly communicate updates
to required members of the treatment team
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Supervises response to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers By
committing to ensuring the safety of the consumer, and the proper utilization of de-escalation
skills, when needed
Participates in required meetings, evaluations, supervision and trainings By collaborating
with all members of the treatment team and participating, when necessary, in all required meetings,
assessments, evaluations, trainings and supervision, per agreement with supervisor
Completes all required clinical documentation By completing all required
documentation related to provision of treatment, as outlined in program requirements and
provider policy
Maintains assigned, planned schedule By following program guidelines to ensure
regular service provision and maintenance of caseload, per agreement with program
supervisor
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Maintains a commitment to professional development By participating in on-going supervision,
training, and department and team meetings, as outlined by policies and procedures
Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures By interacting
professionally, ethically, and respectfully with consumers, other team members – including family
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members, and co-workers, at all times; following policy and procedure and maintaining appropriate
professional boundaries
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Supports on-going and future business needs By completing other duties, as assigned, to
effectively support business priorities and processes
IMPACT OF RESULTS:
Directly interacts with consumers and impacts overall wellness and mental health based on
effectiveness of implemented clinical modalities; directly impacts the customer service
experience and continued business relationship of those parties
OTHER DUTIES
N/A
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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May be required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time May be required to occasionally
move about inside a home, school, community, clinic, or program office environment to provide
services to consumers, support employees and team members, or access office resources and
machinery
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May be required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e.: iPad, copier,
printer)
May be required to occasionally ascend/descend stairs to provide services to consumers, support
employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery
May be required to position self in appropriate physical proximity to provide services to consumer,
support employees and team members, or access office resources and machinery
May be required to frequently communicate with consumers, employees and team members, or
external sources in a way that support’s the company mission and enhances delivery and quality of
services
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May be required to recognize and determine data and information pertinent to essential job
functions May be required to frequently transport resources and materials required to provide
quality services May be exposed to a variety of work settings, including home, school, community,
clinic, and program office environments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Home, school, community setting, or outpatient clinic – as outlined in individual consumer
treatment plan
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
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This position requires regular travel up to 100% of travel between appointment sites or other
locations – as outlined in program requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
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Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work,
Counseling, Education, ABA or similar human services field
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Master’s Degree with 50% or more of ABA course work, if degree is not in one of the above
fields
At least 1 year of experience in either a CASSP service system or employed by a licensed
mental health services agency or subcontracted agency. Or completed training in conducting
and using a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and in positive behavioral support.
Training must be provided by the Bureau of Autism Services, or an accredited college or
university.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
N/A
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PA Behavior Specialist License
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be proficient in use of electronic health record system; must be proficient in completion
of psychosocial assessments; must be able to make sound decisions to support consumers in a
calm and timely manner; must be able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon
consumer needs, and react quickly to prevent consumer injury or injury to another due to
consumer behavior
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
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MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB
DESCRIPTION AND AGREE THAT I AM QUALIFIED AS TO EDUCATION AND SKILL TO MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION(S):
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