Behavioral Support Specialist - BSS - Master's Degree

Integrative Human Services Llc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Integrative Human Services Llc in Pennsylvania is seeking Behavioral Support Specialists (BSS) for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to join our team. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, DSPs, and supervisors, and includes mentoring responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a related field, a valid driver’s license, and experience with ISPs and ODP behavioral support standards, with a focus on data collection, crisis management, and timely

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, ABA, human services, counseling or related field.

Responsibilities

• Mentor DSPs and caregivers in behavioral strategies.
• Deliver person-centered service while respecting dignity.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to ODP timelines.
• Demonstrate dependable, flexible, and confidential conduct.
• Prioritize and schedule sessions effectively and manage crises.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, ABA, human services, counseling or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus
• Career advancement

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, ABA, human services, counseling or related field.

A vehicle and a driver's license are required.

Job Summary

We are looking for Behavioral Support Specialists (BSS or BSC) for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism (ID/A) to join our team in the state of Pennsylvania. We are searching for someone with experience dealing with ISPs, and with technical knowledge of the ODP behavioral support standards and interventions. The role requires excellent communication skills with families, DSPs, and supervisors, and incorporates team leadership responsibilities. The specialist will mentor DSPs and caregivers in behavioral strategies, deliver person‑centered service, respect dignity, maintain accurate documentation, adhere to ODP timelines, and be dependable, flexible, and confidential. The position also involves effective prioritization and scheduling of sessions, crisis management with swift responses to behavioral crises, a State Police check, experience implementing behavioral interventions, collecting data, performing functional behavior assessments (FBA), and strong communication and documentation skills.