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Behavioral Therapist

Lifesteps


Job Location:

Monroeville, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 27
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lifesteps is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals who live in a Lifesteps community home or are external participants. Behavior Specialists promote individual health safety and quality of life through behavioral skill development.


The Behavior Specialist is based in the Murrysville / Monroeville area and will travel throughout Westmoreland Washington and Allegheny Counties providing services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.


Job Duties:
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The Behavioral Specialist performs afunctional assessment and develops strategies to support a participantaccordingly. This could include: social emotional plans functional behavioral analyses behavior plans restrictive procedures and associated documentation necessary for tracking plan implementation.
- Provides on-site training to participants staff parents and caregivers and monitors participant success.
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Develops effective behaviorsupport plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participantprogress.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • Masters Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work Psychology Special Education Education etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
  • Current drivers license and valid auto insurance..

Preferred:

  • Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
  • ABA Certification
  • Trama-informed care such as Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • PA Behavior Specialist Licensure


Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

  • 100% Employee Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
  • Paid Vacation Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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Full-Time: 9:00am-5:30pm M-F

Required Experience:

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