Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

Company Description

Empower Minds ABA is a compassionate organization dedicated to providing exceptional care through the transformative power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our mission is to empower children, families, and support teams by providing individualized, meaningful, and clinically guided behavioral support. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that promote safety, independence, communication, and positive long-term outcomes for the individuals we serve.

Position Details

Empower Minds ABA is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist to provide direct support in Pinole, California. This position is ideal for someone with prior experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral, developmental, or support needs in ABA, group home, residential, school, behavioral health, or related care settings.

Pay Rate: $30–$35 per hour
Location: Pinole, CA
Schedule: Part-time to full-time availability may be considered based on client and program needs

Role Description

The Behavior Support Specialist will provide direct behavioral support to individuals who may require a higher level of structure, consistency, and support. Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention strategies, supporting skill-building programs, collecting and documenting data, following safety and crisis-prevention procedures, and collaborating with supervising clinicians and care teams.

This role requires strong professionalism, emotional regulation, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs.

Key Responsibilities

Implement behavior support and intervention plans as written by supervising clinicians

Provide direct support to individuals with developmental, behavioral, or intensive support needs

Collect accurate session data and document client progress

Support communication, daily living, replacement behavior, and coping skill programs

Use proactive strategies to prevent escalation and maintain safety

Follow clinical guidance, safety protocols, and crisis-prevention procedures

Collaborate with BCBAs, supervisors, caregivers, and support teams

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compassionate care at all times

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience in ABA, behavioral health, group home, residential care, school-based support, direct support, mental health, or a related field strongly preferred

Experience supporting individuals with intensive behavioral or developmental needs preferred

Ability to follow detailed behavior intervention and treatment plans

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in challenging situations

Reliable, patient, adaptable, and compassionate

RBT certification preferred, but not required

Background in psychology, special education, social services, behavioral health, or related fields is a plus