Behavior Support Specialist

Voices for Voices; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to work with individuals with Autism/IDD. You will observe participants, collaborate with families and teams, and implement behavior support plans, including FBAs and ongoing progress updates.

The role includes training staff and family members on plan implementation, maintaining thorough documentation, and ensuring compliance with required reporting and planning materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with Autism/IDD
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or ABA
• PA Behavior Specialist License or willingness to obtain
• Valid Driver's License and background checks are required

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop and implement behavior support plans
• Complete FBAs by conducting comprehensive functional assessments
• Train staff, participants, families, and caretakers on behavior support plan implementation
• Complete required paperwork, including data collection and progress reports

Skills

Autism/IDD experience

Education

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

PA Behavior Specialist License or willingness to obtain

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
• Completed 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
• Training to meet the unique needs of the participant which includes but is not limited to communication, mobility, and behavioral needs.