Behavioral Support Specialist

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.