Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS) - Master's Deg Req.

Voices for Voices; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Specialist to support adults with special needs. This role requires expertise in designing and revising behavior support plans and conducting FBAs to guide effective interventions.

The candidate will train staff and families on plan implementation, gather data for progress reports, and ensure compliance with licensing and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with Autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Completion of state training conducting and using an FBA, and Post Test Certification or willingness to complete during application process.
• Valid driver license and vehicle for services; clean driving record and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants in various settings and collaborate with family and team to develop and implement a positive behavior support plan.
• Complete functional behavioral assessments (FBA) evaluating presenting issues.
• Provide training on behavior support plan implementation to staff, participants, families, and caretakers.
• Complete required paperwork related to data collection, progress reporting, and annual planning material.

Skills

Autism

Education

Masters Degree (Psychology/Social Work/Education/ABA)

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