Behavioral Support Specialist - Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County! (Contract)
US-PA-Malvern
Careers (External)
Req #: 44053
Type: Independent Contractor
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Overview: Do you have a passion for helping individuals with autism become productive, socially connected, and personally fulfilled members of their local communities? Do you have experience with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)? Are you looking for opportunities to work with participants residing in Montgomery County, Chester County and/or Delaware counties? If You answered "YES" to ANY of those questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team as a Behavior Support Specialist! This is an Independent Contractor (1099) position. Who We Are: Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides personal growth opportunities for adults, ages 21 and over, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and/or behavioral differences, and brain injuries. What We Do: The goal of CAAPP is to provide instruction and support across work, community and home environments that will facilitate participants in becoming a more independent, productive, socially connected member of his or her local community. This unique model focuses on partnering with community supports to maximize each consumer's potential. Our Behavior Support Specialists: - Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments - Work collaboratively with the individual served and team members, such as the family and Community Support Professionals to develop and implement a Positive Behavior Support Plan in an effort to reduce challenging behavior and teach appropriate replacement behaviors - Provide ongoing assessment, program design and monitoring of treatment interventions/data collection as well as direct therapy Salary: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour Work Schedule: - Flexible working hours depending on assignment #sponsored Responsibilities: Company Overview Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of thousands of children, adults - and their families - every year. For more than a century, Devereux has been guided by a simple and enduring mission. Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; * Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. * Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. * Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. * Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE Qualifications: Requirements: - Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis - At least one (1) year experience developing and implementing FBA's and PBSP's. - Applied Behavioral Analysis Experience required. - Licensed Behavior Specialist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred. - Completion of Bureau of Autism Services Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) training preferred but not required. - License and Vehicle REQUIRED.
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