Behavioral Support Specialist - BSS - Master's Degree

Integrative Human Services Llc; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Integrative Human Services Llc in Pennsylvania seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist for adults with ID/Autism. You will mentor DSPs, coordinate sessions, and deliver person-centered services with dignity, documenting data and timelines.

The role requires strong communication with families and supervisors, crisis management, and experience with FBA, ISP processes, and behavioral interventions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor DSPs and caregivers in behavioral strategies.
• Deliver person-centered service while documenting outcomes and meeting ODP timelines.
• Manage scheduling, crisis responses, and data collection including FBAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Data collection

Crisis management

Functional Behavior Assessments

Communication with families

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.