Systematic Skill Builder for Adults with Autism

FOCUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC•East Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Focus Behavioral Health strives to help every individual we work with reach their full potential, and we are currently seeking caring and compassionate Systematic Skill Building Staff to work with adults with Autism or an Intellectual & Developmental Disorder (IDD) diagnosis. Currently, New Focus Employees are eligible for up to $500.00 in bonuses within their first 90 days! Addresses are for reference purposes only and not the location of work. Systematic Skill Building Staff will provide direct and indirect support to individuals with autism in their homes and a community setting. SSBs are responsible for teaching and supporting skills related to community integration, social skills, and activities of daily living using systematic approaches of applied behavioral analysis interventions. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or other human services-related fields. An unrelated degree is qualified, if you hold 3+ years of Autism experience. This position also requires a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and clear criminal background checks. There are full-time and part-time positions available. Those with management experience or those whom are seeking management experience are encouraged to apply. Job Purpose: The SBS position is responsible for implementing and training CS staff and participants for skills based on the goals and objectives for participants.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Autistic individuals.
Must have Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or a Human Service field related to Social Work, Psychology, Education or at least a Bachelors Degree in another field and 3 or more years’ experience (at least 20 hours a week) directly supporting individuals with ASD in the community.
Complete required training developed by BAS regarding Systematic Skill Building for people with ASD and other trainings required for this service.
Professional technology skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of computers and iPads
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals
Ability to maintain current needs assessment information

Nice To Haves

Those with management experience or those whom are seeking management experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Responsible for GAS charts and SBP development as needed
Training of and consultation with family members, waiver providers and other support providers on the purpose, objectives, methods, and documentation of the SBP face-to-face on its components
Responsible to the SBS Manager
Responsible for implementing only the SBP objectives in the ISP
Responsible for the daily health and safety of the individuals
Attend and provide feedback at ISP Meetings
Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life
Responsible for reporting incidents to Direct Supervisor and Incident Manager
Responsible for adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the Company
Attend monthly SBS staff meetings
Maintain progress notes
Tracking & sending the SBS Manger their weekly Utilization
Must be a Team player
Lead by example for all company values
Other duties assigned