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
