Behavior Specialist

Behavior Specialist (Per-Diem with Path to Full-Time) Pay Rate: $25.00 – $27.00 / hour Are you ready to do meaningful work, make a difference, and be part of a team that actually cares? We're looking for a skilled, compassionate Behavior Specialist to join us in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in living full, connected lives in their homes and communities. This is a flexible per-diem position with a clear path to full-time employment as your caseload grows. How It Works: Work From Home: All indirect work-like writing assessments, drafting behavior support plans, and administrative tracking-can be completed comfortably from your home office. In-Community Support: Direct services require travel and face-to-face visits with participants in their homes and communities across Delaware County, PA, along with periodic daytime appointments in adjacent regions. Because direct support requires travel, you'll need: A reliable vehicle Valid driver's license Up-to-date insurance, registration, and inspection What You Might Be Doing: Assessment & Plan Design: Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to understand the "why" behind challenging behaviors, then crafting individualized, positive-practice Behavior Support Plans and practical Crisis Intervention Plans tailored to each person's unique goals. Team Collaboration & Education: Partnering closely with participants, families, Supports Coordinators, and care teams. You'll walk everyone through the plans, model interventions, and provide hands-on training so all supporters feel confident and aligned across every environment. Direct Coaching & Implementation: Spending time with participants in their homes and communities to teach new skills, coach supporters through real-time challenges, and put positive behavior strategies into practice. Data Tracking & Plan Evolution: Collecting and evaluating data, monitoring what's working, and updating behavior support plans as participants grow and their needs change. Advocacy & Human Rights: Creating fading plans for restrictive interventions and presenting plans to Human Rights Committees when needed-always keeping participant dignity, rights, and least-restrictive approaches front and center. Who We're Looking For: Experience: At least 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism. Location & Travel: Comfortable traveling in and around Delaware County, PA (and adjacent areas) for scheduled daytime visits. Educational & Credential Requirements (Must meet one of the following): Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or Gerontology Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License Bachelor's degree with commitment to work under the direct supervision of our Director of Behavior Supports Mindset: Dependable, patient, collaborative, and genuinely invested in positive behavior support practices and real human connection. What We Offer: $25.00 – $27.00 / hour starting pay Work-from-home flexibility for all indirect administrative tasks Paid mileage for all direct travel and paid training (we never stop learning) A clear path to full-time employment Supportive supervisors who care about your professional growth Tools to make your job easier (we hate unnecessary paperwork too, so we've streamlined it) A culture that actually sees you as a person , not just a worker So if you're the kind of person who wants your expertise to matter and you're looking for a supportive place to build a real career in human services, come join us. Let's do something good together. Background checks are required - this is serious work, and we're serious about safety and trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr