Behavior Support Specialist

Voices for Voices; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with adults with Autism/ID/DD in community-based settings in the United States.

The role requires developing and implementing behavior support plans in collaboration with families and care teams. The candidate will conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, train staff and family members, and manage data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with individuals with Autism/ID/DD.
• Master's degree or PA Behavior Specialist license.
• Completed state training for Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Post Test Certification, or willingness to complete.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance; clean driving record and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and collaborate with family to develop a behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs through comprehensive functional assessments.
• Conduct training related to implementation of behavior support plans for staff, the participant, and families.
• Complete required paperwork including data collection, progress reports, monthly/quarterly reports and annual planning materials.

Skills

Autism experience

Behavioral assessment

Staff training

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or ABA

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home based services to adults with special needs. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

The individuals we support are in need of an experienced Behavioral Specialist to work with them.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe the participant in various settings; and collaborate with his/her family and team to develop and implement a positive practice behavior support plan. Revise the plan as needed.
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments of participant's presenting issues
• Conduct training related to the implementation of behavior support plans with staff, the participant, their family members and caretakers
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, monthly/quarterly reports and development of annual planning material

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License
• Complete state training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and Post Test Certification - or willingness to complete the training during application process*
• Valid Drivers License, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicle(s) used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and the ability to complete and pass required background checks