Community Living Behavior Specialist

Behavioral Health Allies•Kansas City, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

BHA Community Living provides structured residential support for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs. Behavior Specialists play a key clinical support role by ensuring behavior plans are implemented with fidelity, data is accurately collected, and individuals receive consistent, person-centered support aligned with ABA principles and ethical clinical practice. Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) is seeking a motivated and clinically focused Behavior Specialist to support the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services within Community Living residential settings. This role is designed for individuals actively pursuing BCBA certification and completing supervised fieldwork hours under the direction of a BCBA/LBA. The Behavior Specialist provides hands-on clinical and direct care support, ensuring behavior plans and skill acquisition programs are implemented with fidelity across residential environments. Working closely with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Shift Supervisors, Operations, and Clinical teams, this role bridges clinical intent with day-to-day execution in the home. This position operates strictly under supervision and within BACB, Missouri LBA, DMH, and BHA guidelines, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, data-driven decision-making, and consistent, person-centered support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
Actively pursuing BCBA certification with approved supervision agreement
Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure situations
Strong communication, collaboration, and coaching skills
High attention to detail with strong data collection and documentation skills
Ability to follow supervision structure and operate strictly within defined scope
Strong emotional resilience and consistency in applied settings
Valid driver’s license meeting transportation requirements if applicable

Nice To Haves

Minimum 6 months of experience supporting individuals with behavioral needs preferred
Experience in residential, educational, or clinical settings preferred
Strong understanding of ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies

Responsibilities

Implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and skill acquisition programs as written under BCBA supervision
Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals served in residential settings throughout daily routines
Collect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral and skill acquisition data in real time
Assist BCBA/LBA with assessments, data review, and behavior plan implementation support
Ensure consistent application of ABA strategies across staff, shifts, and environments
Support crisis response under the direction of clinical leadership using approved procedures
Train and model basic ABA strategies, reinforcement systems, and prompting techniques for DSPs
Monitor fidelity of behavior plan implementation and report concerns or inconsistencies
Participate in supervision meetings and maintain required BACB fieldwork documentation
Assist in embedding skill-building opportunities into daily routines and natural environments
Collaborate with clinical, operations, nursing, and direct care teams to ensure aligned supports
Maintain active engagement with individuals served during all shifts
Support documentation, reporting, and clinical communication as required
Uphold ethical standards and strictly operate within trainee scope of practice
Participate in on-call or crisis support rotation as assigned