Behavioral Specialist (Allegheny and Washington Area)

Requirements

• The ability to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to continually upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include analyzing data; effective listening; facilitating meetings; monitoring activities; planning problem solving; record keeping; training; and office practices.
• Writing skills; review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age-appropriate activities/behaviors; regulations/policies; community resources; English grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary; and treatment modalities and assessment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Counseling).
• Licensed Behavior Specialist preferred.
• Certification for Functional Behavior Assessment (can obtain upon hire).
• Criminal/FBI/Child Clearances (can obtain upon hire).
• CPR/First-Aid - Infants, Toddlers, and Adults (can obtain upon hire).

Skills

• A valid driver's license is required.