Autism Behavior Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Media PA United States Elwyn Full time
Pay Rate $24.00

The Autism Behavior Support Specialist (ABSS) provides intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to children with autism living in a residential setting. Individuals admitted to Treatment and Learning Center (TLC) residential placement will all receive behavioral, psychiatric, educational, developmental, and social assessments and interventions. The ABSS will be responsible for participating in the continued behavioral assessment across settings, as well as the application of treatment strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model by the clinical team. Interventions will be developed based on the results of systematic behavioral assessments including functional behavioral assessments (e.g., functional analysis), analysis of parent-child interactions, and reinforcer assessments. The ABSS will work closely with the clinical team to provide individually designed behavior plans to decrease problem behavior, while increasing adaptive more appropriate responses. Treatment effectiveness is systematically evaluated using reliable objective measures (i.e., direct-observation) and single-case designs.

This role pays up to $24 hourly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide intensive behavioral assessment/treatment services to individuals in accordance with the behavior management plan
Apply treatment strategies derived from an applied behavior analysis model by the clinical team
Work closely with the clinical team in implementing therapeutic interventions and protocols
Collect behavioral data relative to treatment strategies being implemented for individuals
Work with clients on daily living skills in a structured, therapeutic environment
Design and implement recreational activities
Provide a role model for appropriate social skills
Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by the clinical team and regulations including but not limited to daily progress notes and data tracking
Develop and adhere to each child's individualized behavior management plans
Assist and train children in all aspects of self- care in order to ensure maximal level of independence for that individual (i.e., bathing, toileting, getting dressed, etc.).
Ensure a safe and clean living environment for individuals
Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol
Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time
Escort individuals to and from medical appointments
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies
Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director(s)
Remain on duty until relieved
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Administrative and management staff at Elwyn, the State, County, regulatory, funding agencies, community agencies, families, physicians, psychiatrists, other medical personnel, consultants, and vendors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field, including but not limited to, sociology, human services, nursing, or social work
Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors desired
Experience implementing ABA strategies desired
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook;
Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention, in accordance with agency trained protocols
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

Compensation: $24 hourly

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