Behavior Support Manager

communityoptions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks a Behavior Support Manager in Pittsburgh, PA to apply best practices in a community setting, helping individuals improve behavioral, self-help, social, and communication skills to increase independence.

The role involves overseeing ABA services, developing Behavioral Support Plans, and coordinating with clinical teams while ensuring safety and quality of care. Employment is full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing BCBA certification within 6 months.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise good judgment in crises.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral support interventions based on individual needs and assessments.
• Perform ABA assessments (Functional Behavioral Assessment) and develop Behavioral Support Plans.
• Supervise RBT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed.
• Implement the approved Behavioral Support Plan and provide Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Collaborate with program staff as part of the clinical team.

Skills

Relationship building

Calm under crisis

Driving license

Education

Master’s level BCBA or moving towards certification

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now seeking a Behavior Support Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. The Behavior Support Manager uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist individuals with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self‑help, socialization, relational, and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning.

Starting pay is $70,000/ per year

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral support interventions and activities based on individual needs and ongoing assessment; frequency and duration may decrease or vary throughout the stay
• Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) – Functional Behavioral Assessment and development of a Behavioral Support Plan
• Supervise RBT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed
• Implement the individualized Behavior Support Plan
• Provide Positive Behavioral Supports
• Provide coordinated support with program staff and participate as part of the clinical team
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s level Board Certified Behavioral Analyst or sitting for the exam within 6 months
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with the youth and their families
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V