Behavior Support Specialist

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support adults with developmental needs in Lancaster, PA.

As an independent contractor, you will observe participants, develop and adjust behavior support plans, and train staff and families for effective plan execution. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field or PA Behavior Specialist license, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience with autism or related disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Completed training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), with Post Test Certification or willingness to complete.
• Valid Driver's License, vehicle registration and auto insurance for service delivery.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks.
• Training to meet participant needs including communication, mobility and behavioral support.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs by conducting functional assessments of issues.
• Conduct training on behavior support plan implementation with staff, participants and families.
• Complete required paperwork: data collection, progress reports and annual planning materials.

Skills

Experience with autism

Behavior support planning

Family/participant communication

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License

PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Lancaster, PA 17601
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Category: Direct Care Services
• Education: Master's Degree
• Title: Behavior Support Specialist
• Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)
• Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099
• Ref. No.: 1194512-212
• BC: #KFS201
• Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
• Contract Contact: LPA Careers
• Office Email: [e-mail]
• Office Phone: [phone]

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.

Each Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and/or located. Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS) entity. Professionals contracting through KFS are classified and compensated as self-employed independent contractors.