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Behavior Specialist

Norristown, PAOnsiteFull Time$29–$35 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Licensed Behavioral Specialist
  • LSW
  • Functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Person-Centered Care
  • DHS
  • OLTL
  • Chapter 6100

Nice to have

  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Counseling
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Role summary

River Oaks Homecare is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities and/or Other Related Conditions (ORCs). This role involves conducting assessments, developing and implementing behavior support plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing crisis support, and ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania regulations. The position requires a current Pennsylvania Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential, a Master's degree in a related field, and demonstrated experience with adults with developmental or physical disabilities. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits, with travel required to clients' homes and community settings.

Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Join the Philly 100 Team - River Oaks Homecare is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and clinically skilled Behavior Specialist to provide individualized behavioral support to adults with physical disabilities and/or Other Related Conditions (ORCs). This role focuses on providing person-centered behavioral supports directly within clients' homes and community-based settings across Pennsylvania to promote independence, dignity, safety, and a high quality of life.

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.

  • Flexible online scheduling centered around client and service needs.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Company-paid life insurance and free telemedicine access.

  • Same-day pay options via Tapcheck.

  • Generous annual profit-sharing opportunities.
Why Join Us?
  • Impact & Flexibility: Make a meaningful difference in familiar environments with a schedule built around client needs.

  • Competitive Compensation: Packages tailored to your qualifications and clinical experience.

  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team committed to trauma-informed, compassionate care.

Apply Today! Key Responsibilities

  • Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the function, triggers, antecedents, and environmental variables contributing to challenging behaviors.

  • Behavior Support Plans: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) containing specific, measurable goals and proactive teaching strategies.

  • Clinical Collaboration: Partner closely with Service Coordinators, caregivers, families, direct support professionals, and home health staff to align interventions with the client's Individualized Support Plan (ISP).

  • Education & Training: Provide coaching and training to the interdisciplinary support team to ensure behavioral strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.

  • Crisis & Safety Support: Establish individualized crisis prevention and response protocols, utilizing the least restrictive interventions to maintain a safe environment.

  • Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate progress notes and clinical tracking in full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), and Chapter 6100 regulations.

Qualifications

  • Credential Requirement: Current Pennsylvania Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential.

  • Education: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Education, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field.

  • Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing support plans for adults with developmental or physical disabilities.

  • Travel: Must possess reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to clients' homes and community settings.

  • Core Values: A strong commitment to providing respectful, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate care.

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