Behavioral Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Behavioral Support Specialist

Flexible Part-Time Opportunity | up to 15 hours per month

Supporting young Autistic Adult(s) in a 6400 Licensed Residential Home

Looking for More Than “Just a Job”?

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, creative, and highly dependable Behavioral Support Specialist who enjoys building meaningful relationships, thinking outside the box, and helping others achieve greater independence, emotional well-being, and a higher quality of life.

If you believe behavior support should be person-centered, respectful, collaborative, and empowering — we’d love to meet you.

The right specialist will understand how to balance structure with flexibility while helping create a supportive, low-stress environment that promotes success and dignity.

Required Qualifications

Must Meet PA ODP Behavioral Specialist Service Requirements. Competitive rate offered.
Candidates must meet the qualifications outlined by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for Behavioral Specialist Services in a 6400 licensed setting, including one of the following:
Qualified Candidates May Include:

• Licensed psychologist 
• Licensed professional counselor 
• Licensed clinical social worker 
• Licensed behavior specialist 
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 
• Individuals with a qualifying master’s degree and required behavioral health experience per PA ODP standards 

· In addition to the education and licensing criteria above, behavioral specialists must also meet the following standards: 1. Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). 2. Complete training in positive behavioral support.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
As the Behavioral Support Specialist, you will:
· Complete comprehensive assessments
· Development of and revisions to a behavioral support plan and Crisis Intervention Plans that include strategies to support the individual based upon assessment
· The provision of interventions and training to individuals, staff , and caregivers
· The behavioral specialist ensures that behavioral support provided to the participant includes positive practices and least restrictive interventions and does not include chemical or mechanical restraints
· Conduct behavioral observations and data review 
· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, family, and residential staff 
· Provide coaching and modeling to direct support professionals 
· Assist with proactive anxiety and OCD management strategies 
· Support development of coping skills, communication skills, and independence
· Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and make recommendations 
· Participate in team meetings and documentation requirements 
· Ensure supports align with PA ODP regulations and person-centered practices 
· Help create meaningful and engaging opportunities for community participation and personal growth 

Schedule & Flexibility

• Approximately 15 hours per month
• Flexible scheduling available 
• Combination of: 
  • Residential visits 
  • Team collaboration 
  • Community-based support 
  • Documentation/program development time 

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:

• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent 
• Creative and solution-focused 
• Organized and reliable 
• Comfortable working collaboratively with teams and families 
• Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, OCD, anxiety, or behavioral health needs 
• Passionate about person-centered supports and neurodiversity-affirming practices 

Preferred Experience

• Autism Spectrum Disorder supports 
• OCD and anxiety management strategies 
• Positive Behavior Support (PBS) 
• Trauma-informed approaches 
• Functional Behavioral Assessments 
• Staff training and coaching 
• Residential services under Chapter 6400 regulations 

Terrapin House Inc is an EOE .