employment opportunities for Behavior Analysts:

A Network of Services. A World of Possibilities.


Community Services Group is dedicated to ensuring a better quality of

life for individuals and their families affected by Autism Spectrum

Disorders (ASD). Our services are driven by the needs of each

individual and focus on providing growth and opportunities with a

continuum of care.  CSG has significant experience providing services

to children and adults with ASD. Adult programs include residential

programs with integrated support services.


CSG is currently recruiting for the following positions for our Autism

Spectrum Disorders Services:

·         Director of Autism Services

·         Direct Support Professionals

·         Residential Supervisor

·         Therapeutic Support Staff – Autism Spectrum Disorders – High Risk

·         Behavioral Specialist Consultant / Mobile Therapist

Please go to our Career Site at www.csg.jobs, to apply or for more

information regarding these positions and CSG.


Director of Autism Services


Location: This position is a companywide position and may be based in

one of our regional program offices.  Office locations may be found on

our corporate website: www.csgonline.org.


Position Type: Full-time


The Director of Autism Services provides vision and direction to the

growth of autism services within CSG, while also serving as the leader

of multidisciplinary teams, program and administrative staff. The

Director is responsible for oversight of the administrative and clinical

activities of the program, as well as responsible for development of

autism services. Active engagement by the Director in the community

to provide leadership in the field of autism serves to enhance the

reputation, standing and marketability of the various programs and

services.  A complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities as well

as Educational/Experience and Special Requirements can be found on

our Career Site at www.csg.jobs.



Direct Support Professionals


Locations: Hershey or Lititz, PA


Position Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Zero Scheduled Hours


The Direct Support Professional for the residential program for

individuals with mental retardation/ intellectual and developmental

disabilities is responsible for assisting individuals to live a self-directed

life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual

programming, and being responsible for the routine operation of the

home while on duty.  A complete list of Essential Duties and

Responsibilities; Core Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; as well

as Educational/Experience and Special Requirements can be found on

our Career Site at www.csg.jobs.



Therapeutic Support Staff – Autism Spectrum Disorders - High Risk


Location: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, & York Counties


Position Type: Flexible Part-time


The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) provides one-on-one

interventions to a child or adolescent across all environments, when

the behavior without this intervention would require a more restrictive

treatment, residential, or educational setting. All services are provided

in adherence to Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP)

principles of providing child-centered, family-focused, community based

least restrictive and culturally competent services.  A complete list of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities; Core Required Knowledge, Skills,

and Abilities; as well as Educational/Experience and Special

Requirements can be found on our Career Site at www.csg.jobs.



Behavioral Specialist Consultant / Mobile Therapist


Location: Dauphin and Lancaster Counties


Position Type: Full-time


The Behavioral Specialist Consultant / Mobile Therapist (BSC/MT)

designs and directs the implementation of behavioral intervention plans

which are individualized to each child or adolescent and to family

needs. The BSC/MT provides child centered and family based treatment

according to Child Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP)

principles.  Will also work with general population.  A complete list of

Essential Duties and Responsibilities; Core Required Knowledge, Skills,

and Abilities; as well as Educational/Experience and Special

Requirements can be found on our Career Site at www.csg.jobs.



Residential Supervisor


Location: Bloomsburg, PA


Position Type: Full-time


The Residential Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of a

community residential program for individuals with mental illness and/or

mental retardation/intellectual and developmental disabilities. The

Residential Supervisor is responsible for the delegation of work,

assignment of duties, and completion of tasks of direct support staff

and for supporting the values/principles of self-determination and/or

recovery/resiliency in accordance with Community Services Group

policies and applicable regulations.   A complete list of Essential Duties

and Responsibilities; Core Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; as

well as Educational/Experience and Special Requirements can be found

on our Career Site at www.csg.jobs.

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services


CCRES is an industry leader in providing behavioral health rehabilitative

services to children with special needs. Working in partnership with the

Chester Count Intermediate Unit, we seek only the best candidates to

join our team as Therapeutic Staff Support, Mobile Therapists, and

Behavioral Specialist Consultants in Chester County, Delaware County,

Montgomery County and Lancaster County. We specialize in serving

children with autism and their families.



Job/Internship opening Description:


Therapeutic Staff Support:

Direct service staff position provides one-to-one behavioral health

interventions to children and adolescents in the home, school and

community. Serve as a model for behavioral interventions, and pro-

social behaviors to parents, teachers and community members.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education,

Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Human Services with no previous work

experience, a Bachelor’s degree in another field with one year of full-

time paid work experience in a job involving direct contact with

children, or 60 college credits and three years of full-time paid work

experience in a job involving direct contact with children. Pay for Part-

time supplemental employees’ range from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour in

Chester, Delaware, & Montgomery Counties. Lancaster county pay

range is $15.00 to $18.00 per hour. 403(b) with employer match

available.


Mobile Therapist:

Provide child-centered, family focused cognitive behavior counseling

using a variety of strengths-based modalities as described in the

child’s treatment plan.

Requires a Master’s Degree including a clinical practicum in

psychological field and one year of paid work experience providing

clinically supervised counseling interventions with children. Pay for

independent contractors is $33.00 per hour.


Behavior Specialist Consultant:

Provide assessment, program design and monitoring. Serve as a

consultant to implementation team. Work in collaboration with other

members of the team in order to design cognitive behavioral

interventions through a written plan, which is individualized to the child

or adolescent and to the family’s needs.

Requires a Master’s Degree, one year of post-graduate direct

experience providing clinically supervised treatment to children and at

least 12 graduate credit hours in course work related to behavioral

management theory, interventions, protocols or techniques. Pay for

independent contractors ranges from $35.00 to $50.00 per hour

depending on educational degree and Applied Behavioral Analysis

(ABA) certification.


Flexible schedule, excellent training, great pay, and the opportunity to

MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY…

Please visit our website www.ccres.org for application materials.

Philhaven Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities


Full-time Licensed Outpatient Therapist


Promoting Hope, Healing, and Wholeness


Philhaven is a non-profit behavioral healthcare provider offering a wide range of

holistic services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in south central

Pennsylvania.


The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities is a regional leader in the

care of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and a partner of the

Central PA Bureau of Autism Services ASERT (Autism Service, Education,

Research, and Training) Center.  We are seeking a full-time licensed clinician to

join a multi-disciplinary team providing outpatient evaluations and treatment for

individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.  Experience working with

this population is not necessary.  We welcome talented and motivated individuals

who are eager to learn.  We will provide the training necessary for you to become

proficient in the care of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.

 Pennsylvania license is required.


The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities provides a highly

rewarding professional environment:

New Story


We offer a unique family-like learning environment and a host of 

therapeutic services to help children achieve success while dealing 

with the most serious and complex educational-behavioral challenges. 

Our team of educators and therapists are dedicated to understanding 

your child’s needs and creating customized programs to overcome 

obstacles and live fulfilling lives. 
 
 
Job/Internship opening Description: New Story is looking for a FT 

Master’s Level Behavioral Consultant to provide services to children 

with serious and complex behavioral issues. This position is a lead 

member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team responsible for the 

implementation of therapeutic skills acquisition and behavior 

management protocols. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Mental 

Health field required. BCBA certification or enrolled in an approved BCBA 

program, experience working with children and families in the 

implementation of therapeutic skills acquisition and behavior change 

protocols. Excellent benefits, and paid time off. Forward resume to 

Heather Fry, Clinical Director at hfry@newstory.com or call 717-901- 

9906 x 104 for more info. www.newstory.com. 
 
 
 

The Vista School 

The Vista School, an Approved Private School (APS), provides

educational, therapeutic, and behavioral services, based on the

principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to children with autism

living in Central Pennsylvania.


Job/Internship opening Description:


Current Job Openings at the Vista School:

Behavioral Consultant

Behavioral Technician

Occupational Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Special Education Teacher


Please see website for complete job descriptions, requirements

and online application.

www.thevistaschool.org

Woods Services


www.woods.org


JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                Clinical Program Director  (124)


REPORTS TO:          Administrator, Program Services (Woodlands)


SUMMARY OF OCCUPATION:

Responsible for the management of clinical and clinical/administrative

operations of the Woodlands PRTF program.  Ensures the development and

implementation of empirically valid behavioral treatment strategies for all

consumers within the program.  Oversees the delivery of behavioral

consultation and training in family or community homes that will receive

consumers after treatment at Woods.   Provides training to ensure the

behavioral competence of staff working in the PRTF program.  Offers

behavioral consultation to other components of Woods Services.   Manages

and supervises all staff in the managed care program.   Works in cooperation

with psychiatry, residential, nursing, education, and other professional

service areas.  Participates in quality improvement and risk management

activities.  Initiates and maintains positive relationships with referral sources;

Conducts intake assessment both at Woods and away from Woods.


           DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:


1.                  Oversees the development of the program and supports to

modify consumer behavior, ensuring that the program and supports comply

with both best practice guidelines and pertinent regulations.  Ensures that

all behavior modification programs derive from an analysis of the

contingencies that maintain the target behavior.  With input from other

professional staff at Woodlands, defines best practice guidelines.


2.                  Manages the following personnel functions in accordance with

organizational policy, and administrative services: social workers, manager,

supervisors, direct care staff, housekeepers, therapists, nursing and

psychiatrist.  Responsible for  in-service training, and performance

development.


3.                  Ensures that therapy is provided consistent with consumer

needs and/or IEP directives.   Ensures that psychologists and/or Board

Certified Behavior Analysts are in full compliance with all IEP directives.


4.                  Provides direct clinical services as requested including, but not

limited to, development of behavior modification programs, case consultation,

therapy, evaluation, assessment, suicide evaluation, and crisis management.

5.                  Participates in defining and designing the residential services

component to be consistent with, and supported by the clinical services,

assuring a consistent and safe therapeutic/residential milieu for each of the

individuals served.  Works cooperatively with the Residential Manager.


6.                  Ensures that psychiatry staff are supplied  with empirical data

on the efficacy of their pharmacological approaches.  Ensures that

psychologists and/or Board Certified Behavior Analysts participate in

medication reviews and complete the documentation of these reviews in a

satisfactory manner.  Ensures that medication reviews are scheduled in such

a manner as to facilitate input from psychology, nursing, and residential

services.

7.                  Ensures that all psychology/behavior analysis and psychiatry

paperwork is completed in a timely manner and is consistent with good

practices standards.  Ensures that clinical information is shared with other

members of the clinical treatment teams.  Resolves all issues pertaining to

the use of CMHC by staff.


8.                  Assumes role in the on-call rotation for Woodlands.  Completes

reportable incident reports as required.  After receiving appropriate training,

conducts HCSIS investigations.


9.                  Reviews all reports of Emergency Restraint use in the program.


10.             Monitors the frequency of all target behaviors on an ongoing basis,

and where necessary, initiates action to address situations in which clients

have not appeared to respond to treatment.  Ensures that all clinical data are

stored and presented in a manner to facilitate review and use. 


11.             Evaluates applicants for the Woodlands PRTF Program, issuing a

written report and recommendations in the format requested by the

Admissions Department.  This will entail both on-campus and off-campus

evaluations.  Provides reports as directed.


12.             Participates in the development of affiliations with regional

colleges, universities, and/or other providers of autism and/or intellectual

disability services.


13.             Participates in quality improvement and quality assurance/risk

management, licensing and accrediting activities as directed by the Vice

President for Behavioral Health and in cooperation with Quality Improvement.


14.             Maintains effective communication and working relationships with

Woods’ management, colleagues, and subordinates.


15.             Provides other services related to the organizational and

programmatic needs as identified by the Vice President for Behavioral Health.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned doctorate in psychology (or closely related field) with Pennsylvania

psychologist license (or license eligible).   Training and expertise in applied

behavior analysis is essential; Board Certification in Behavior Analysis is a

plus.  Three years experience in a clinical or clinical management role, including

at least two years working with children and two years with persons who

have PDD/Autism  or intellectual disability; residential experience preferred. 

Research experience preferred.