Behavior Specialist II - Advanced behavior support – Children’s Residential Programs

Crystal Springs Inc.; Freetown (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Training and professional development

Job summary

Crystal Springs Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Behavior Specialist II to advance behavioral support within Children's Residential Programs.

This full‑time role involves direct work with individuals, coaching staff, and implementing behavior support plans to improve outcomes. You will collect and monitor behavioral data, participate in functional assessments, respond to challenges, and Collaborate with clinical and residential teams to provide safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field (or equivalent education/experience).
• Experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Experience with ABA, PBS, or Trauma-Informed Care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coach and model effective behavioral strategies for staff.
• Support individualized behavior support plans.
• Collect and monitor behavioral data.
• Participate in functional behavior assessments and other behavioral assessments.
• Help respond to behavioral challenges and maintain a safe environment.
• Support individuals in appointments and community activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and residential teams.

Skills

ABA

PBS

Trauma-Informed Care

Experience with disabilities

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Behavior Specialist II -Advanced behavior support – Children's Residential Programs

Full-time | Variable schedule | Weekends & holidays as needed On-call rotation required

$27–$30/Hour

If you are experienced in Behavioral Support, use your talent and skills to make a real difference every day.

Support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This is a hands‑on professional role for someone who desires to work directly with individuals, coach staff, solve behavioral challenges, work alongside a supportive clinical team, and see the impact of their work every day.

What You'll Do

• Coach and model effective behavioral strategies for staff
• Support individualized behavior support plans
• Collect and monitor behavioral data
• Participate in functional behavior assessments and other behavioral assessments
• Help respond to behavioral challenges and maintain a safe environment
• Support individuals in appointments and community activities
• Collaborate with clinical and residential teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field OR equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Experience with ABA, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), or Trauma‑Informed Care
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Don't meet every qualification? If you have strong behavioral experience and the right approach, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Training and professional development

Required CPR, First Aid, and non‑violent intervention certifications must be obtained within 3 months of hire and maintained during employment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background screening, drug screening, and TB testing.