Behavior Support Specialist

MePA; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work, and home based services to adults with special needs. We seek an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support individuals in our comprehensive services.

You will observe participants, develop and implement positive behavior support plans, perform FBAs, train staff and families, and complete required progress and planning documentation. A valid PA driver's license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with Autism and/or other IDs.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• State-approved FBA training with post-test certification, or willingness to complete during application.
• Valid driving license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for services.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe the participant in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan; revise 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

Driving

Education

Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA 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