Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support adults with special needs in Stroudsburg, PA.

The role involves observing participants, collaborating with families, and developing positive behavior support plans for effective outcomes. The candidate should have a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or ABA and a PA Behavior Specialist License, with at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA, or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• FBA training completed or willingness to complete during application process*
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance for vehicles used to provide services.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass background checks

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Autism/ID experience

FBA training

Behavioral plan development

Driver's license

Education

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

Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Location: Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Date Posted: 08/01/2026

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 (BSS)

Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1316452-4

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.