Behavior Specialist - Drive Positive Change with Data

Beacon Specialized Living; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a compassionate Behavior Specialist to develop and implement individualized behavioral supports across multiple settings. You will train care team staff, analyze outcomes, and help individuals achieve greater stability, independence, and quality of life.

The role focuses on developing and revising Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), providing hands-on support during challenging situations, and ensuring evidence-based interventions are implemented consistently.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centered behavioral support.
• Ability to train and coach care staff.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team addressing significant behavioral and/or medical changes in individuals supported.
• Regularly review and revise Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), support guidelines, and restrictive procedure plans in collaboration with the individual, care team, families, and external stakeholders.
• Train, coach, and support staff in the effective implementation of BSPs; model appropriate interventions and provide direct support when challenging behaviors occur.
• Develop and implement multi-site crisis management and behavioral management support services, including on-site staff support and hands‑on crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide phone and/or in-person support during behavioral emergencies as required.
• Provide post‑crisis support and debriefing to individuals and staff, including incident reviews and consultation.
• Collect, compile, and analyze behavioral data; prepare internal and external reports and make recommendations based on findings.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Staff coaching

Data collection & reporting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a compassionate Behavior Specialist to develop and implement individualized behavioral supports across multiple settings. You will train care team staff, analyze outcomes, and help individuals achieve greater stability, independence, and quality of life.

The role focuses on developing and revising Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), providing hands-on support during challenging situations, and ensuring evidence-based interventions are implemented consistently.