Behavior Specialist (Soaring Heights Schools)

Behavior Analyst

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery, and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We provide behavioral healthcare services - psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. - that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Job Description

• Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services across Soaring Heights Schools (SHS) and develop behavior support systems for students diagnosed with autism and emotional/behavioral support needs
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
• Support and guide staff with implementation of ABA strategies in the classrooms
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Design positive behavior support plans (PBSPs)
• Train designated staff to perform FBAs and PBSPs
• Review and provide oversight of FBAs and PBSPs
• Analyze and graph behavioral data
• Train and support staff with implementation of positive behavior support plans
• Design behavioral data collection systems and train staff on implementation of these systems
• Design and provide group trainings on various ABA methodologies and strategies to SHS staff
• Evaluate staff fidelity of ABA strategies implementation
• Provide behavioral support to students and staff utilizing the behavioral skills training (BST) technique or components of this technique
• Assist with crisis intervention techniques
• Consult with contracted school districts to provide ABA behavior support and recommendations as assigned
• Communicate effectively, timely, and appropriately with all staff
• Work collaboratively with all staff
• Be present at the schools during school hours
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

• Training and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Experience working in a school setting with students with emotional behavioral concerns
• Experience in a behavioral consultant role with public or private schools and/or certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA) is a plus, but not required
• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field with National Board Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral consulting to public or private schools and Pennsylvania FBA certification are preferred
• Meets educational eligibility requirements for Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist Licensure (LBS)

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time management, and organization
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in individual/group problem-solving situations, and showing initiative in problem solving
• Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism
• Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public
• Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner
• Calm and decisive in crisis situations
• Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, maintain confidentiality, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and communicate effectively within the team framework
• Ability to handle a crisis or potential risk situation and react appropriately

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• Referral bonus opportunities
• And more!