Behavior Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Berwyn, United States Melmark Full time
General Responsibilities

The Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) provides educational instruction in a structured classroom environment, catering to children and adolescents (ages 5-22 years) with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral needs. They work directly with students in a classroom and assist behavior analysts with program development and monitoring on other days. This role demands vigilance due to the potential for challenging behaviors, requiring adherence to effective behavior analytic interventions and crisis intervention protocols. The BSS is also responsible for supervision of the residential shift from 7a-9a on school days, and 7a-3pm during non-school days.

Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The position requires that staff be aware that individual who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. Individual served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. This requires the BSS to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm

Pay Rate: $24.75/hour (+)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan (403B/match), Tuition Assistance, (Free) Onsite BCBA Supervision for ABA/Special Education, Professional Development, Expert Speaker Series, Tuition Partner Programs, Life Insurance, Pension Contribution, Employee Assistance Program, and Vacation and Sick Time Benefits .

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in education, special education, psychology or applied behavior analysis or closely related field required.

Certifications/Licensure: A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, Practicum Observer Status, and Crisis Intervention.

Skill(s): Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office. Possess strong teaching skills with children with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and/or behavioral needs. Ability to implement function based interventions for the reduction of challenging behaviors. Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.

Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.

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