Behavior Specialist

Anova Education; Media (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Paid mileage

Paid training

Clear path to full-time employment

Supportive supervisors

Tools to make your job easier

A culture that actually sees you as a

Job summary

Anova Education seeks a Behavior Specialist to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in home and community settings in Delaware County, PA. The role is a per-diem position with a clear path to full-time as caseload grows, with hybrid work including remote days and in-person visits.

Responsibilities include conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, designing Behavior Support Plans, training caregivers, and tracking data to evolve plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.
• Ability to travel in and around Delaware County, PA for daytime visits.
• Educational options: Master’s degree or PA Behavior Specialist license or Bachelor's with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Plan Design: Conduct FBAs and craft Behavior Support Plans and Crisis Intervention Plans.
• Team Collaboration & Education: Work with families, Supports Coordinators, and care teams to train and align on plans.
• Direct Coaching & Implementation: Teach skills and coach supporters in homes and communities.
• Data Tracking & Plan Evolution: Collect and evaluate data and update plans as needs change.
• Advocacy & Human Rights: Create fading plans for restrictive interventions and present to Human Rights Committees.

Skills

Experience with ID/Autism

2+ years direct support

Education

Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, ABA, or Gerontology

PA Behavior Specialist License

Bachelor's degree with supervision

Job description

Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem with Path to Full-Time)

Location: Delaware County, PA & Surrounding Areas (Hybrid: Work from Home + Community Visits)

Pay Rate: $28.00 – $30.00 / hour

Are you ready to do meaningful work, make a difference, and be part of a team that actually cares? We're looking for a skilled, compassionate Behavior Specialist to join us in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in living full, connected lives in their homes and communities.

This is a flexible per-diem position with a clear path to full-time employment as your caseload grows.

How It Works:

• Work From Home: All indirect work-like writing assessments, drafting behavior support plans, and administrative tracking-can be completed comfortably from your home office.

• In-Community Support: Direct services require travel and face-to-face visits with participants in their homes and communities across Delaware County, PA, along with periodic daytime appointments in adjacent regions.

Because direct support requires travel, you'll need:

• A reliable vehicle

• Valid driver's license

• Up-to-date insurance, registration, and inspection

  (Don't worry, we reimburse your mileage!)

What You Might Be Doing:

• Assessment & Plan Design: Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to understand the "why" behind challenging behaviors, then crafting individualized, positive-practice Behavior Support Plans and practical Crisis Intervention Plans tailored to each person's unique goals.

• Team Collaboration & Education: Partnering closely with participants, families, Supports Coordinators, and care teams. You'll walk everyone through the plans, model interventions, and provide hands‑on training so all supporters feel confident and aligned across every environment.

• Direct Coaching & Implementation: Spending time with participants in their homes and communities to teach new skills, coach supporters through real‑time challenges, and put positive behavior strategies into practice.

• Data Tracking & Plan Evolution: Collecting and evaluating data, monitoring what's working, and updating behavior support plans as participants grow and their needs change.

• Advocacy & Human Rights: Creating fading plans for restrictive interventions and presenting plans to Human Rights Committees when needed‑always keeping participant dignity, rights, and least‑restrictive approaches front and center.

Who We\'re Looking For:

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.

• Location & Travel: Comfortable traveling in and around Delaware County, PA (and adjacent areas) for scheduled daytime visits.

• Educational & Credential Requirements (Must meet one of the following):

  • Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or Gerontology

  • Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

  • Bachelor's degree with commitment to work under the direct supervision of our Director of Behavior Supports

• Mindset: Dependable, patient, collaborative, and genuinely invested in positive behavior support practices and real human connection.

What We Offer:

• $28.00 – $30.00 / hour starting pay

• Work-from-home flexibility for all indirect administrative tasks

• Paid mileage for all direct travel and paid training (we never stop learning)

• A clear path to full-time employment

• Supportive supervisors who care about your professional growth

• Tools to make your job easier (we hate unnecessary paperwork too, so we\'ve streamlined it)

• A culture that actually sees you as a person, not just a worker

So if you\'re the kind of person who wants your expertise to matter and you\'re looking for a supportive place to build a real career in human services, come join us. Let\'s do something good together.

Background checks are required - this is serious work, and we\'re serious about safety and trust.