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

Haven Access Works LLC; Media (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote admin tasks

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Path to full-time

Supportive supervisors

Tools to streamline work

People-first culture

Job summary

Haven Access Works LLC seeks a Behavior Specialist to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in home and community settings in Delaware County, PA, with hybrid work options.

The role blends remote assessment work with in-person visits, designing and implementing positive behavior support plans, collaborating with families and care teams, and progressing to full-time as caseload expands.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of direct experience with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism.
• Willingness to travel around Delaware County, PA for daytime visits.
• One of: Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, ABA, or Gerontology; PA Behavior Specialist License; or Bachelor's with supervision.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Plan Design: conduct FBAs and craft individualized, positive-behavior support plans.
• Team Collaboration & Education: work with families and care teams, train supports.
• Direct Coaching & Implementation: teach and coach participants and supporters on behavior strategies.
• Data Tracking & Plan Evolution: collect data and update plans as needed.
• Advocacy & Human Rights: develop fading plans for restraints and present to Human Rights Committees when required.

Skills

Experience with ID/Autism

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in related field

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.