BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST EARLY INTERVENTION - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Company: Elwyn
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Reference #: 5001060896606 Behavioral Support Specialist Early
Intervention#ELW-18662 - Posted 08/19/2024 Philadelphia,
PennsylvaniaBehavioral Support Specialist Early
Intervention#ELW-18662 - Posted 08/19/2024 - Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Apply for this job now!Job DescriptionPay Range: $23
to $28 per Hour based on years of experience Schedule: Monday
through Friday 8am to 4pm This is a Center-based Preschool
position. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)
ensures that all students on their caseload demonstrate academic
progress and achieve their full potential by providing overseeing
and implementing curriculum objectives, programs, and behavior
intervention plans and strategies through intensive behavior
support and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programming to
address behavioral goals as forth in the student's Individualized
Education Plan (IEP). The BSS is the primary resource for social
skills instruction, executive functioning support, and behavioral
interventions at their assigned school in-person and through
distance/virtual instruction. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and
implement curriculum objectives, programs, and behavior
intervention plans and strategies to address behavioral goals as
prescribed in the student's Individual Educational Program (IEP)
Develop individual ABA programs for assigned children Oversee
implementation of behavioral procedures to allow the classroom
teacher to focus on academic instruction Recommend needed changes
to behavioral goals driven by reinforcement assessments through a
point-and-level system Assist teacher in establishing and
maintaining standards of student behavior to ensure positive
classroom management implementation procedures Actively monitor
students throughout instructional period and support students,
families, and school personnel during transition(s) from
virtual/distance learning to hybrid or in-person instruction as
required to assist students in satisfying their academic
requirements Serve as program liaison for families regarding
in-home program support in collaboration with the classroom
teachers for school-based interventions by providing community and
school-based resources, guidance, and support for students and
families to support students' physical and emotional well-being
Review evaluation reports and IEPs to assist school-based service
coordinators and direct service staff in the development of
appropriate service recommendations Schedule office hours and
provide on-site, telephone, and email consultation regarding
concerns and best practices in behavior support, ABA principles,
assigned learning activities, and supporting the student's
educational goals to staff, families, and others as needed per the
student's IEP Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and
reports including, but not limited to, a daily log of classroom
support and family communications and collecting and analyzing data
as required to chronicle services delivered, measure their
effectiveness, and monitor student progress towards behavioral
goals Contribute appropriate developmental and programmatic
feedback within scope Assist in development of staff training
specifically related to ABA techniques Perform other duties as
assigned IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Preschool Center Director/Clinical
Director DIRECT REPORTS: None CONTACTS: Elwyn staff, related
services providers, students, families EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general education diploma
(GED); Bachelor's degree in education, special education, early
childhood, psychology, or a related field preferred; Certification
as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred Two (2)
years' experience providing behavioral support to school-age
children with special needs Demonstrated knowledge and
implementation of appropriate assessment tools and practices for
school-aged children Demonstrated experience with the concepts, pr
nciples and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis including, but
not limited to, data collection and record keeping systems,
progress notes, and graphing Non-profit human services experience
highly preferred Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate IEP
development and service delivery practices for school aged children
preferred Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a
team Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and
prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities Demonstrated
strong attention to detail Demonstrated strong time management and
organizational skills Demonstrated excellent judgment with the
ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with
little or no need for direct supervision Demonstrated ability to
anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take
effective actions Must be able to perform CPR and crisis
intervention using agency-trained protocols Must possess excellent
customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and
verbal communication skills Demonstrated intermediate experience
with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook,
and PowerPoint Must have current, valid driver's license in state
of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United
States, and acceptable driving record PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below
which represents the general physical demands and environment
conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet,
in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn
will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose
disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an
individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as
needed. This job description is not intended 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. ELW-18662Job DetailsJob
TitleBehavioral Support Specialist Early InterventionAlternate
Locations 3300 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-timeElwyn is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
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