Behavioral Support Specialist West Chester, PA

Job Title: Behavioral Support Specialist 

Location: West Chester, PA
Job Type: Part-Time (16 Hours a week) 

Pay Rate: $40.00 Hourly

Expected Hours: 12-15 Hours a week (potential for Full Time Opportunities) 

Are you looking for a fulfilling, dynamic job where you can make a real difference every day? 

At ACCS, we offer meaningful work where you support individuals as they work towards greater independence and self-sufficiency. Each day brings new challenges, variety, and opportunities to feel good about the impact you're making. As a valued part of our team, you’ll receive paid training, work in a collaborative environment, and enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance. If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, join us today!

Testimonial from a Current Team Member:  *"My best day at work was... going white-water rafting with one of our participants. It really felt like a community. We both had a little fear to work through, and instead of me just supporting her, we got to support each other in reaching our shared goal."*

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Support Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the lives of the individuals you support. Your responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring Safety and Dignity: Always prioritizing the health, safety, dignity, and individual rights of our learners.
- Service Delivery:  Providing on-time, high-quality support in adult learners' homes and local communities, based on scheduled plans.
- Goal Support: Participating in the observation and basic data collection to help shape meaningful goals and objectives for each learner.
- Documentation: Timely and professional completion of daily progress notes and timesheets in line with ACCS guidelines.
- Team Collaboration: Actively participating in team meetings, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for each learner.
- Policy Adherence: Following ACCS policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care and service delivery.

Why You'll Love Working at ACCS:

- Paid Training to ensure you're fully equipped to succeed in your role.
- Flexible Schedule to fit your life, with options for day shifts, weekends, and on-call availability.
- Comprehensive Benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.
- Professional Growth Opportunities to help you advance your career in the human services field.

Location:  Position available in West Chester, PA

Qualifications:

Required:  - Master's degree in a related field (as further defined below)

A Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
 OR a master’s degree (MA/MS) in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis
 OR an MA/MS with 50% or more coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis
 OR an MA/MS in a human services field related to Social Work, Psychology or Education (and is housed
in the institution’s Department or School of Social Work, Psychology, or Education) with 33% or more
coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Valid PA Driver’s License, car insurance, car registration, and inspection stickers
- Clear PA background check (including FBI fingerprinting for out-of-state candidates)

Preferred:  - Previous experience in a related field is highly desirable, though not required.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

- 401(k) and 401(k) matching

- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off  - Paid Training** and **Paid Orientation  - Life Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Mileage Reimbursement  - Employee Assistance Program- Health Savings Account (HSA)   

Schedule: Day Shift, M-F
- Monday to Friday, with potential weekends or overtime as needed
- On-call availability for flexibility

If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that values you, apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career at ACCS!

ACCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.