Lead Behavior Support Specialist

Empowering Pathways 365; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in a growing nonprofit

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity to make a visible impact

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Upland, CA, is seeking a Lead Behavioral Support Specialist to oversee adaptive sports sessions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on providing direct support while leading a team of Behavioral Support Specialists. Ideal candidates should possess leadership experience, a strong understanding of behavioral strategies, and a commitment to inclusive practices. This position offers an impactful opportunity to contribute to community wellness in a vibrant and active environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a behavioral support role.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioral support during sports sessions.
• Provide direct participant support.
• Guide BSS staff for high-quality support.
• Monitor and document participant progress.

Skills

Behavioral support experience with IDD

Understanding of behavior support strategies

Leadership in adaptive sports

Punctuality and organization

Job description

Upland, United States | Posted on 03/16/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Salary $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
• City Upland
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

Joina mission that moves.

Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing inclusive therapeutic recreation, adaptive sports, and wellness programming exclusively for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Inland Empire. We believe sports are not a temporary event — they are a lifestyle. We are growing, and we are looking for leaders who believe that too.

About the Role

The Lead Behavioral Support Specialist (Lead BSS) is the on-site leader of EP365's behavioral support team during adaptive sports and inclusive recreation sessions. You will serve as the highest-level behavioral support presence at your assigned facility, providing direct 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 support to participants while leading and guiding BSS staff during sessions.

This is not a sideline role. You are in the session, with the participants, setting the tone for the team and the quality of care our clients receive.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the behavioral support site lead during assigned EP365 adaptive sports and recreation sessions
• Provide direct participant support at 1:1, 1:3, and 1:5 ratios depending on program need
• Lead, model, and guide BSS team members during sessions to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Implement individualized behavior support strategies aligned to each participant's ISP goals and IPP
• Monitor and document participant behavior, engagement, and progress during and after sessions
• Ensure all EP365 programming standards are upheld — including water breaks every 15 minutes and the protected 15-minute end-of-session documentation window
• Communicate any behavioral incidents, concerns, or observations to the Director of Behavioral Supports in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Experience providing behavioral support to individuals with IDD in a structured or recreational setting
• Strong understanding of behavior support strategies, ISP goals, and person-centered practices
• Comfortable working across multiple adaptive sports and recreational programs — not limited to one sport
• Proven Leader 3+ Years who can guide a team while staying hands-on with participants
• Reliable, punctual, and organized — sessions start on time and documentation gets done
• DDS-trained or willingness to complete DDS training prior to first session
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why EP365

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit serving a community that deserves excellent care
• Work in dynamic, active environments — adaptive sports, recreation, and movement-based programming
• Leadership opportunity —you are the site lead, not just a support staff member
• Make a real, visible impact on the confidence, skills, and community of the people you serve