Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist to work with individuals with disabilities. The role involves developing and implementing behavior support plans and requires a Master's degree in a relevant field. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with Autism. This temporary position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' lives through collaboration with families and teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism or other disabilities.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to complete required background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and develop behavior support plans.
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments (FBA).
• Train staff and families on behavior support plans.
• Complete necessary documentation for reports and planning.

Skills

Working with individuals with Autism

Behavior support planning

Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)

Collaboration with families and teams

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Education

ABA certification or PA Behavior Specialist License

Tools

FBA training

Job description

Location: Bradford, PA 16701

Date Posted: 01/31/2026

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.

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 (BSS)

Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type: TEMPORARY

Ref. No.: 1311451-2

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