Behavioral Specialist

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Behavioral Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA, to work with individuals in their community homes program. This role involves performing functional assessments and developing strategies to support participants with intellectual disabilities.

Preferred candidates will have a Master’s Degree in Human Services, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The work hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional assessments and develop strategies for participants.
• Provide training to participants, staff, and caregivers.
• Create and evaluate behavioral support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or closely related field

Tools

Behavioral support planning tools

Job description

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Behavioral Specialist

Full-time Regular Pittsburgh, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 11257

Lifesteps, a Western PA non‑profit agency, is currently recruiting for a Full-time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals and participants who are assigned to Lifesteps community homes program. This new, full‑time position can be based at our office in Eighty Four, PA or our office in Castle Shannon, PA (Pittsburgh). The role will travel throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Job Duties

• The Behavioral Specialist performs a functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant accordingly.
• Provides on‑site training to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
• Develops effective behavioral support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant progress.

The work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Preferred

• Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
• ABA Certification
• PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

How to Apply

Apply online at www.lifesteps.net;

E‑mail resume [e-mail]

Call 724-283-1010 and ask to speak with a Human Resources Recruiter

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