Behavioral Support Specialist

Istss; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Specialist to support adults with special needs. The role involves observing participants, collaborating with families, and developing positive behavior support plans, with revisions as needed.

The position requires conducting FBAs, training staff and caregivers, and completing data collection and reporting tasks. A relevant masters and state license are required, with driver’s license and background checks also needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with individuals with Autism/ID/DD.
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or ABA.
• PA Behavior Specialist License or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance; background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and collaborate with family to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs with functional assessments of presenting issues.
• Conduct training related to behavior support plan implementation with staff, families and caretakers.
• Complete required paperwork: data collection, progress reports and annual planning material.

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Education

ABA Certification

PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

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