Behavior Support Specialist

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15217
    Date Posted: 04/02/2026
    Category: Direct Care Services
    Education: Master’s Degree

    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

    Title: Behavior Support Specialist
    Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)
    Type: CONTRACT
    Ref. No.: 1315039-1
    BC: #KFS201

    Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
    Contract Contact: WPA Careers
    Office Email: WPA@kfamilysolutions.org
    Office Phone: 267-223-6380
    Office Address: 600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106

    Each Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and/or located. Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS) entity. Professionals contracting through KFS are classified and compensated as self-employed independent contractors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Skills

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    • Legalunmatched
    • Materials Planningunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
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