Behavior Specialist (Soaring Heights Schools)

Company: Pyramid Healthcare
Location: State College
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

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.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer 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.

Summary:

The role involves providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for students with autism and behavioral needs, including developing and overseeing behavior support systems, supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). Responsibilities also include training staff on ABA strategies, analyzing behavioral data, and consulting with school districts. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to required training and licensing standards are essential aspects of the position.

Responsibilities:

Provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services across Soaring Heights Schools (SHS) and develops behavior support systems for students diagnosed with autism and emotional/behavioral support needs
Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Supports and guides staff with implementation of ABA strategies in the classrooms
Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
Designs positive behavior support plans (PBSPs)
Trains designated staff to perform FBAs and PBSPS
Reviews and provides oversight of FBAs and PBSPs
Analyzes and graphs behavioral data
Trains and supports staff with implementation of positive behavior support plans
Designs behavioral data collection systems and trains staff on implementation of these systems
Designs and provides group trainings on various ABA methodologies and strategies to SHS staff
Evaluates staff fidelity of ABA strategies implementation
Provides behavioral support to students and staff utilizing the behavioral skills training (BST) technique or components of this technique
Assists with crisis intervention techniques
Consults with contracted school districts to provide ABA behavior support and recommendations as assigned
Communicates effectively, timely and appropriately with all staff
Works collaboratively with all staff
Is present at the schools during school hours
Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications (Preferences):

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.

Required Education:

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Ed., 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.

Licenses & Certifications

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,
organized.
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 an individual/ group problem
solving situation, 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 adaptable.
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, confidentiality, excellent
problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

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!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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