Behavior Support Specialist

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support adults with special needs in community, work, and home-based settings.

You will partner with families and existing providers to implement individualized goals and improve life experiences. Key duties include observing participants, developing and revising behavior support plans, conducting FBAs, training staff and families, and maintaining data, progress reports, and annual planning materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• Complete state training for Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) or willingness to complete during application process.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to implement behavior support plans.
• Complete FBAs by conducting functional assessments of presenting issues.
• Train staff, participants, families and caretakers on behavior support plan implementation.
• Complete required paperwork: data collection, progress reports, monthly/quarterly reports and annual planning materials.

Skills

Autism Experience

Behavior Analysis

Education

Master's Degree

PA Behavior Specialist License

FBA Training

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Date Posted: 10/01/2026 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.: 1315039-6 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.