Behavioral Speech Therapist

Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Behavior Specialists promote individual health, safety, and quality of life through behavioral skill development.

The Behavior Specialist is based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny Counties, providing services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Duties:

• The Behavioral Specialist performs a functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant accordingly. This could include: social emotional plans, functional behavioral analyses, behavior plans, restrictive procedures, and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
• Provides on-site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
• Develops effective behavior support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Education, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Current driver's license and valid auto insurance..

Preferred:

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
• ABA Certification
• Trama-informed care, such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Employee Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Apply Today: Online at www.lifesteps.net

Call 724-283-1010

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EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F