Behavioral Services Specialist - Positive Behavior Support

Community Services Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 27,321 - 38,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Training and development

401K with match

EAP

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Community Services Group seeks a Behavioral Services Specialist in Bethlehem to develop and implement positive behavioral support plans for individuals with IDD. The role emphasizes data-driven assessments, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with staff to ensure rights-based, person-centered care.

You will conduct FBAs, create BSPs, and support programs across multiple settings while maintaining accurate records and reporting to the Director of Clinical Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited field (special education, psychology, counseling, social work, education, applied behavior analysis, or related) with 4 years direct experience OR
• Master’s degree in related field with 2 years direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using interviews, records review, observations, and ABC data collection.
• Develop data-driven Behavior Support Plans (BSP) based on FBA findings.
• Design environmental modifications, antecedent strategies, and replacement skills.
• Lead staff training on positive behavioral support techniques.
• Maintain compliant documentation of assessments, plans, progress notes and services.

Skills

Data collection

Observation

Training staff

Behavioral support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Community Services Group seeks a Behavioral Services Specialist in Bethlehem to develop and implement positive behavioral support plans for individuals with IDD. The role emphasizes data-driven assessments, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with staff to ensure rights-based, person-centered care.

You will conduct FBAs, create BSPs, and support programs across multiple settings while maintaining accurate records and reporting to the Director of Clinical Services.