Job: Behavioral Specialist Consultant

The Behavioral Specialist Consultant is a member of the Wraparound team. Wraparound provides behavioral health treatment to children up to age 21 who have a mental health diagnosis or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The service uses professional staff and natural supports to literally "wrap" services around an identified child and the child's family. services can be provided in the child's home, community and school.

Wraparound services include:
Autism and behavioral expertise to help families in creating an individual treatment plan based on their goals and objectives.

The use of community resources to achieve maximum improvement in the child's function with minimum disruption to the family unit.

An interagency team which may include mobile therapy, therapeutic staff supports,
behavioral specialist, teachers, vocational training counselor, medical and legal advisors.

Parent education and support.

Services are available in Allegheny, Butler, and Beaver.

Requirements:
Master’s degree in Human Services field required with documented training in the field of behavior modifications techniques. One year experience working with children, teens and families.
Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to work as a team member.
Must be able to accept supervision.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must be able to work independently.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record is required.
Must be eligible for Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
Must be able to identify with the agency’s Mission Statement and support the agency’s core values.

Knowledge Areas
Crisis Intervention
Behavior Modification Techniques
Family and Individual Assessments
Behavior Management
Individual Services Treatment Model
DPW Regulations
Juvenile Justice System
OMH/MA Regulations
Child Protective Services Law
Child Development
Parenting Skills
Positive Discipline