What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Support Specialist position at Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.?
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15210Date Posted: 11/30/2025Category: Direct Care ServicesEducation: Master's Degree
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home-based services to persons with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve Individuals' life experiences.
We are seeking dedicated and reliable Masters- Level Clinicians eager to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in Pittsburgh.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
- Provide 1:1 services to individuals
- Completing a Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and developing an individualized Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) within 30 days.
- Assisting individuals with developing adaptive behaviors that replace or modify challenging behaviors that are disruptive or destructive.
- Develop and promote consistent implementation of Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP).
- Provide coaching and assistance to Direct Support Professionals to implement interventions stated in the BSP.
- Complete necessary training based on the Individuals needs.
- Submit accurate and complete weekly online progress notes
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
- Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Education
- Must be willing to complete given background checks
- Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance
- Must complete FBA, BSP, and CIP training and reports
ADVANTAGES
- Compensation processed weekly
- Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
- Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is an EEO employer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates applying to this role also usually have experience or interest in other roles including Residential Aides, Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Aides, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.
Title: Behavioral Support Specialist (BSS)Class: One-on-OneType: CONTRACTRef. No.: BC: #KFS201
Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.Contract Contact: WPA CareersOffice Email: .orgOffice Phone: 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.