Behavior Support Specialist

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support individuals with Autism and developmental disabilities through positive behavior support plans.

This contract role requires collaboration with families and care teams to implement and adapt plans, and to conduct comprehensive FBAs and training. The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or ABA or a Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License, plus state

Qualifications

• 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 Driver's 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

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

Skills

Autism experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Staff training

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology or related

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Category: Direct Care Services
Education: Master’s Degree

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

Title: Behavior Support Specialist
Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)
Type: CONTRACT
Ref. No.: 1315039-5
BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Contract Contact: WPA Careers
Office Email: [e-mail]
Office Phone: [phone]
Office Address: 600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106

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.