Behavioral Specialist 1 Job at Partners for Quality, Wilkinsburg, PA

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  • Partners for Quality
  • Wilkinsburg, PA

Job Description

Overview:

ORGANIZATION : Citizen Care Inc.
DEPARTMENT : Behavioral Supports
POSITION : Behavioral Specialist I or II
STATUS : Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SCHEDULE / HOURS : Flexible to meet the needs of the caseload (primarly daylight)
LOCATION : Wilkinsburg
SALARY : $45,000 - 52,000/year

Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership. Citizen Care has locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

Responsibilities:

The  Behavioral Specialist I will be responsible for the overall development and implementation of the person supported behavioral plan. Provide supports and interventions which focus on positive behavioral strategies. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
  • Developing behavioral support plans that are individualized and comprehensive, which utilized positive strategies to support the participant and tracking the effectiveness of the behavior support plan
  • Monitoring and analyzing data and make changes when necessary based on data collection
  • Training of and consultation with person served, family, friends and providers
  • Collaborating with the person serviced treatment team, including participation in the person supported ISP meetings
  • Provide crisis intervention support and the development of individualized crisis plan


SALARY :

$45,000 - 52,000/year depending on experience and licensure

 

CASH INCENTIVES
Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:

  • Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)

BENEFITS

  • Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
  • $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
  • Wellness Days (2 per year)
  • Sick Time
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

  • Paid orientation and training
  • Free parking (select locations)
  • Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

Complete an employment application online

Email resumes:Careers@PFQ.org

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Qualifications:
  1. Behavioral Specialist level 2 - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related human service field 
  2. Behavioral Specialist Level 1 - Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human service field
  3. Licensed preferred (LSW, LCSW, LBS, LPC, Psychologist)
  4. Two years’ experience supporting people with developmental disabilities
  5. Two years’ experience in the mental health field
  6. Excellent communication and computer skills
  7. Valid driver’s license
  8. Use of personal vehicle required
  9. Act 34 and (if applicable) FBI Clearances
Minimum Compensation: USD $45,000.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation: USD $52,000.00/Yr.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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