Behavior Specialist - Community

I Am Boundless; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% match

Annual raises

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Discount Opportunities

PSLF qualification

Free CE Courses

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

I Am Boundless in Columbus, OH is hiring a Behavior Specialist to support individuals with I/DD. You will deliver ABA-based services, coordinate assessments, and supervise Behavior Technicians and caregivers. The role emphasizes documentation, data collection, and program fidelity in a community setting.

The organization offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and opportunities to impact the local community through evidence-based practices and PSLF-aligned supports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social work, Education or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA services including function analyses, assessment, and behavior support plans.
• Oversee programming for Behavior Technicians and provide supervision to families.
• Coordinate and document Skill Acquisition and Behavior Support Plans.

Skills

ABA

Data collection

Communication

Supervision

Education

Master’s degree in ABA / Psychology / Social Work / Education or related field

Job description

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Behavior Specialist - Community

Comm Behavioral Svcs - Northeast Full-time Regular Professional Columbus, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3247

Salary Range: $54,885.00 To $66,126.00 Annually

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Behavior Specialist. Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment– Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases

Paid Time Off

• 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Free Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Professional Support

• Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
• A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
• Free CE Courses through Capella University to help Maintain Licensure
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
• Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
• Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)

What You’ll Do:

As a Behavior Specialist, you’ll play a meaningful role in providing support to individuals and their caregivers by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The Behavior Specialist will also oversee programming of and provide ongoing support and supervision to Behavior Technician(BTs), and parents as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Skill Acquisitionand Behavior Support Plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in the process of obtaining Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social work, Education or related field required
• BCBA certification orexpected to have BCBA certification upon 12 months of hire
• 3-5 years’ experience implementing/supervising ABA based educational and behavioral programming and curriculum development
• Exemplary data collection
• Proven training abilities (one-on-one overlap, team teaching, or in a group)
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of many children with autism at different areas of the ASD spectrum
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exemplary attendance and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the programs.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Licensure/Certification:

• BCBA certification orexpected to have BCBA certification upon 12 months of hire

All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law