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Available Positions

Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.

  • Implement evidence-based behavioral therapy interventions to support clients with autism spectrum disorder, learning and behavior disorders, and other developmental disorders.

  • Provide direct supervision and guidance to Behavior Technicians (BTs) and other support staff.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including educators, therapists, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation and records of client progress.

  • Utilize your expertise in applied behavior analysis to design behavior modification programs tailored to each client's needs.

  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans through data collection and analysis.

  • Provide training and support to families on implementing behavioral strategies at home.

 

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.

  • Experience working with children in a behavioral health setting.

  • Proficiency in conducting diagnostic evaluations and developing treatment plans.

  • Strong knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and techniques.

  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and team members.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

  • Required Clearances: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and Mandated Reporter

Behavior Technician

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The Behavior Technician (BT) is responsible for implementing behavior-analytic programming services for clients with autism spectrum disorder, learning and behavior disorders, and other developmental disorders. The BT provides direct instructional and behavioral programming under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA. This position is a unique opportunity to provide services in a community based early intervention public school classroom, private academic classroom, and clinical setting. The BT supports the treatment team with assessment, daily data collection, skill tracking, and graphing and family communication.

The BT primary roles include but are not limited to: providing direct services to children, collaborating and supporting staff, family members, and clinical team members on strategies, and completing daily clinical documentation.

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  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Required: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

  • Required clearances: State police, FBI per state regulations, child protection, mandated reporter certificatePreferred: higher education or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.

  • Preferred: Has attained the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, BCAT credential, BCaBA credential provided by the BACB, or completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task list.

Special Education Teacher

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Candidates applying for this position must be interested in serving as a special education teacher within a specialized classroom. Classrooms currently serve 4-8 children with autism diagnoses with specialized classroom assistants and embedded clinical behavioral supports. The program will focus heavily on the implementation of behavior analytic teaching procedures in natural play and daily routines. The teacher will also provide support during the Extended School Year program. The teacher is also expected to collaborate with the education director regarding school lunch responsibilities, program development, and documentation to prepare for the school year. The teacher candidate will support the director with assessment, data collection, IEP goal data collection, classroom setup, material organization, documentation, registration, licensing, state visits, and family communication.

 

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required in related field with course work in the following subjects:

  • Special education

  • Early childhood education

  • Child development

  • Early childhood methodology

  • Language development

  • Exceptional children

  • Marriage and family

  • Child psychology

 

Teaching Certificates Required:

  • PA Special Education N-12 or PreK-8 preferred

  • or PA Private Special Education Certificate required

 

Clearances Required:

PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints, and Mandated Reporter

Classroom Assistant

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The Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting students in the classroom setting under the direction of the classroom teacher. This unique role offers opportunities to work in a classroom setting with embedded clinical support. Our students are well supported across aspects of their needs; including educational and clinical. As a Classroom Assistant, you will:

  • Support students in achieving academic and behavioral goals

  • Collect data, track progress, and communicate with families and team members

  • Collaborate with staff, clinicians, and caregivers to ensure consistency in care

  • Provide direct instruction and implement individualized strategies

  • Assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment

  • supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the supervision of a certified teacher

 

Qualifications Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance

  • Up-to-date PA clearances (FBI Fingerprints, PA State Police, PA Child Abuse) and Mandated Reporter Certificate

 

Preferred:

  • Education or experience in one or more of the following:

    • Education, Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

 

Other Requirements:

  • Physical ability to meet job demands: standing, sitting, walking, running, lifting, and carrying

  • Flexibility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments

  • Availability during non-traditional hours as required by the program

Pittsburgh Behavioral Services (PBS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of PBS to afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and PBS will not discriminate against any staff person on the basis of their race, color, creed, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, and will confirm to all applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations.

19 Dewey St.,

Etna, PA 15223

412-212-7012 

Fax: 877-289-0776

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