KenCrest – A Premier Employer
Do you have a special skill and passion for supporting people?
Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone?
Join the KenCrest team to fulfill your "WHY" and enjoy a generous benefits package! We offer eligible employees:
- Medical/Dental
- Life/AD&D
- Disability
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Please see the KenCrest website for additional details.
Our Behavior Specialists are responsible for providing trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, Systems Theory & Relational Theory based approaches, using a holistic approach. We DO NOT provide antiquated ABA-style supports. Behaviors are strategies that we have developed to communicate our needs and cope with our environment. The role of the Behavior Specialist is to work with the client, family, and team to create strategies with everyone that work toward better understanding and strategies for healthy coping. They are responsible for the coordination of services for a caseload and productivity requirements. The person in this role should be able to multi-task with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
The Behavior Specialist role is a salaried, mobile position, eligible for the standard travel reimbursement rate. The schedule varies according to the needs of the individuals/teams. Please be advised nights/weekends are possible. This role will be across multiple counties within Southeastern PA (ex: Chester, Montco, Bucks, Philadelphia, Delco).
Some Essential Functions:
- Conduct trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, Relational Theory based assessments with translating that information into Systemically-based, holistic behavioral plans.
- Transfer skills by educating on interventions in the plans for everyone's benefit. Clinical coaching occurs with the clients, families, staff, additional team members, and community members. Reinforce those skills through role-modeling and implementation based on adult learning theory and message confirmation.
- Coordinate teams with therapists and psychiatrists; complete team review form portions for behavioral health tracking and recommendations to translate behavioral information into symptomatic tracking.
- Act as a team leader focusing on client desired outcomes and team/family cohesion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Human Sexuality, or behavioral support field preferred
- 2 years of experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or Autism required
- Experience with mental health supports preferred
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We are requiring all new team members to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted. Should you be offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you will be required to provide your proof of vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.
KenCrest is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.