Behavioral Supports Manager

Achieva; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Achieva is seeking a Behavioral Supports Manager to lead a team of Behavior Specialists and oversee a caseload of up to eight individuals. You will drive person-centered behavioral support services, including FBA and PBS plans, ensuring alignment with Everyday Lives principles and regulatory standards.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, promote ethical practices, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality supports that enhance quality of life for people served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology, ABA, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education or related field.
• Current PA licensure/certification as behavioral/mental health professional or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience providing behavioral support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of Achieva’s Behavioral Supports program.
• Oversee development and implementation of functional behavior assessments and PBS plans.
• Ensure services align with Everyday Lives principles and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team collaboration

Clinical oversight

Communication

On-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology/ABA/Related field

PA licensure or certification in behavioral/mental health

FBA/Positive Behavioral Supports training

Job description

Location: Allegheny County with local Travel Required

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

In this role, you will help build and lead Achieva’s Behavioral Supports program while directly enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through clinical leadership, staff development, and person-centered planning, you will empower people to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Your work will strengthen the quality, consistency, and compassion of support across the organization, ensuring services are grounded in Every Day Lives principles and focused on what matters most to the people we support in their pursuit to lead a life of personal significance.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including people with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each

Position Summary

The Behavioral Supports Manager provides leadership and clinical oversight to a team of Behavior Specialists while maintaining a caseload of up to 8 people. This role oversees the development and implementation of person-centered behavioral support services, including functional behavior assessments and Positive Behavioral Support Plans. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, the Behavioral Supports Manager ensures services align with Everyday Lives principles, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements to promote positive outcomes and enhance quality of life for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Achieva’s Behavioral Supports program, establishing a person-centered, evidence-based model aligned with Achieva’s mission, values, and commitment to everyday lives.
• Ensure the rights, preferences, goals, choices, and voices of each person supported are consistently respected and fully integrated into all aspects of service planning and delivery.
• Lead with a strong commitment to what matters most to the individual, ensuring all services are individualized, meaningful, and aligned with each person’s vision for a quality life.
• Foster and maintain effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including individuals supported, families, Behavior Specialists, Direct Support Professionals, Support Coordinators, therapists, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and holistic supports.
• Build and sustain a culture of professionalism, accountability, and respect while serving as a role model for Achieva’s mission, values, and person-centered principles.
• Provide clinical oversight, supervision, consultation, and ongoing coaching to Behavior Specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and effective behavioral support services.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of Behavior Specialists, ensuring competency in Positive Behavioral Supports and person-centered practices.
• Ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based Positive Behavioral Support strategies focused on prevention, skill development, and least restrictive, restraint-free approaches.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments and individualized Behavioral Support Plans, including related safety plans, risk mitigation strategies, and intervention protocols.
• Ensure compliance with Individual Support Plans (ISP), applicable state regulations (including Pennsylvania Chapter 6100, where applicable), and all contractual and documentation requirements.
• Lead ongoing evaluation of Behavioral Support Services by analyzing outcomes, implementing best practices, and driving continuous quality improvement initiatives across the program.
• Oversee accurate, timely, and complete documentation of services and ensure quality assurance across all behavioral support records and reports.
• Collaborate with clinical and external partners, including psychiatric and psychological providers, by sharing behavioral data, progress updates, and implementation feedback to support informed decision-making.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support program development, organizational priorities, and service excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Education, Gerontology, or a related human services field.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure or certification as a behavioral or mental health professional (Psychologist, LCSW, LSW, LPC, LMFT, LAPC, Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS), CRNP, BCBA, or BCaBA), or another credential recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing behavioral support services to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavioral Support Plans.
• Supervisory or clinical leadership experience and experience working within Pennsylvania ODP waiver services preferred.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker (LSW) preferred.
• Successful completion of training in functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the people receiving support and the organization, including after-hours on-call.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable vehicle for local travel.
• Passion for serving people with intellectual disabilities and a commitment to their well-being.
• A valid Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State.
• Valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
• Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Certification required within one (1) year of employment.

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Collaborative Culture: Join a mission-driven organization that values teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000, ext. 650 or [e-mail].