Behavior Specialist (ASD Population)

Blairsville, PA 15717

Posted: 03/19/2024 Category: Social Worker Job Number: 400000-183

Job Description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) (Autism population) in Blairsville, PA 15717 The Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) position, please contact Lindsay at 5867107959/lkopasz@alinestaffing.com

Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) Compensation

  • The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour
  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) Highlights

  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
  • The required availability for this position is 8am to 4pm

Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and analysis of funding mechanisms to support adults with ASD.
  • Troubleshoot with regional offices on issues arising with waiver and ACAP service delivery.
  • Assist in drafting revised service definitions as needed.
  • Supervise ongoing clinical monitoring of the waiver and other funding streams.
  • Work with clinical director on research from the outcome measures for the waiver and ACAP products.
  • Participate in meetings with other consultants and governmental agencies about autism issues as requested.
  • Meet with stakeholder groups as assigned by Bureau Director.
  • Supervise the project work of the BAS behavior specialists and associate specialists as assigned.
  • Work with BAS team to identify trainings needed for better service delivery to children and adults living with ASD.
  • Assess capacity and needs statewide in children's and adult service systems.
  • Develop original training materials including manuals on-line modules e-learning materials and testing and tracking systems.
  • Design assessments to determine competence of those completing trainings.
  • Work with other agencies to develop internal capacity to provide trainings for their staff and providers.
  • Provide training to DPW staff and providers of services on research-based interventions for individuals with ASD.
  • Assist with the distribution of best practices statewide standards regarding diagnosis assessment and treatment of individuals with ASD.

Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) Requirements

  • Consultant will possess a minimum of a master's degree in education or psychology, social work, or other related field with an emphasis on behavioral support.
  • At least five years in service delivery to persons living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
  • And 1000 hours experience in conducting functional behavioral assessment (FBA) in the community.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days

If you think this Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

If you are interested in this Behavior Specialist (ASD Population) position, please contact Lindsay at 5867107959/lkopasz@alinestaffing.com

BD ID: 122140

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