Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS) to work with adults with developmental needs.

Responsibilities include observing participants, developing and revising positive behavior support plans, and collaborating with families to ensure effective care. The role requires a master’s level education in Psychology, Social Work or Education, or ABA certification, plus PA Behavior Specialist License and experience with FBAs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, ABA or PA Behavior Specialist License.
• FBA training and Post Test Certification (or willingness to complete during application).
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance for service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete FBAs with functional assessments of presenting issues.
• Conduct training on behavior support plan implementation for staff, families and caretakers.
• Prepare required paperwork including data collection and progress reports.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Behavioral Support

Data collection & reporting

Collaboration with families

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Education

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) certification

PA Behavior Specialist License

Job description

Location: Zelienople, PA 16063

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: Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)

Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1317644-3

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

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.