Behavior Support Specialist

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Ringtown (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Behavior Support Specialist to help adults with developmental disabilities in community and home-based settings.

The role requires a Master’s degree and PA Behavior Specialist License or eligible, plus experience with autism and data-driven behavior plans. You will observe participants, conduct FBAs, train staff and families, and complete documentation.

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.
• Complete state training conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Post Test Certification or willingness to complete during application process.

Responsibilities

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

Program development

Family/caregiver training

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or ABA

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Location: Ringtown, PA 17967
Date Posted: 09/04/2026
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
Type: CONTRACT
Ref. No.: 1323012-1
BC: #KFS201.

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Contract Contact: NEPA Careers
Office Email: [e-mail]
Office Phone: [phone]
Office Address: 5000 Tilghman Street #330, Allentown PA 18104.

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.