Licensed Behavior Specialist

Kaleidoscope • Full-time • Hybrid in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • 1w ago

Fast Facts

Join Kaleidoscope ABA as a Licensed Behavior Specialist, where you will provide essential behavior consultation services in various environments to support children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities: You will administer assessments, create behavior support plans, provide staff supervision, and document children's progress while engaging directly with families.

Skills: Must be a Licensed Behavior Specialist with expertise in ABA, functional behavior assessments, and extensive experience working with children with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field; minimum 3 years of experience with special needs children; knowledge of PA IBHS regulations.

Location: Position is based in Philadelphia, PA; potential for home-based work as well.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $75,000.

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19153 Date Posted: 12/28/2025 Category: Home Based Education: Master’s Degree

We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) to join our growing and successful team here at Kaleidoscope ABA. Competitive pay and flexibility offered.

Key Benefits and Advantages

* Attractive Benefits Plan

* Full-Time Hours

* Small caseload

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Paid Holidays + PTO Days (sick + vacation)

* Disability, Life, and other Voluntary benefits

* 401K with match

Position Description

*LBS will provide behavior consultation services as defined under IBHS regulations in center-based, school, home and community environments as needed.

*Administer assessments including but not limited to VB-MAPP, Essentials for Living, Functional Assessments and Functional Behavior Assessments.

*Create behavior support plans (BSP) for children on caseload as needed.

*Provide supervision by observing and having team meetings with the staff and the families.

*Implement data collection systems, review collected data and modify treatment according to data-based decision making.

*Document progress on goals as required of position.

*Visit children in-home, in school or other out-of-center locations to appropriately complete assessments and reassessments when necessary.

*Complete all necessary documentation related to child's plan of care from ITP to Discharge for children in caseload in a thorough, timely and diligent manager as required.

*Train Behavior Technicians to appropriately and successfully apply the principles of behavior through positive intervention techniques.

Required Experience and Education

*Licensed Behavior Specialist in the state of PA

* Maters degree from an accredited university in Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related field (ABA preferred)

* A minimum of 3 years' experience in working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities.

* Minimum of 1 year experience conducting functional behavior assessments with individuals under 21 years of age.

* Minimum of 1,000 hours of in-person clinical experience with individuals with behavioral challenges or with autism spectrum disorders

*Experience providing ABA services in multiple settings (center-based, home, community)

*Knowledge of PA IBHS regulations and requirements for ABA services

* Ability to meet the rigorous demands of the job, which may include long periods of standing, sitting, following, pushing/pulling equipment, and/or lifting as well as the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on their feet as well as an ability to lift children, to 50 lbs., on occasion. You may spend a significant amount of time crouching, crawling, and engaging with children on the floor or standing for long periods.

About Us

At Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy, passion meets purpose! If you're a dedicated Licensed Behavior Specialist seeking a dynamic and rewarding environment, join us in shaping positive transformations. At Kaleidoscope, we believe in the power of 1:1 applied behavior analysis to create meaningful changes in the lives of children.

Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Title: Licensed Behavior Specialist Class: Licensed In-Home (Family/Indiv/Reunif) Type: PERMANENT ONLY Ref. No.: 1310858-1 BC: #KES301

Company: Kaleidoscope Education Solutions Contract Contact: Contract Submit PA Office Email: BM@kesgroup.net Office Phone: 888-829-2477 Office Address: 950 E. Haverford Road, Suite 100B, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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