Behavior Specialist needed for Child

Description

Child & Adolescent Intensive Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Location: Lawrence, MA
Travel is required within the following areas for home visits: Central Middlesex, Merrimack Valley, Lowell, Northshore, Metro North & the Northshore.

Salary Range: $24.75 - $28.85 Hourly


As an Intensive Behavioral Intervention Specialist at Waystone, you will provide support to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), and other behavioral challenges. Your work will empower families, foster community inclusion, and drive behavioral change through evidence-based strategies delivered with compassion and care.

In this role you will coach parents and caregivers — especially those new to behavioral support — by providing practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors at home and in the community. Additionally, you’ll connect families to resources, services, and support networks that strengthen their ability to thrive.

Schedule:

This position follows a Monday - Friday schedule with varied hours to meet the needs of the families we serve. You will be required to work two evenings per week. This is not a fee-for-service role and includes dedicated time for office work and documentation.

* During the first 90 days, new team members will follow a Monday–Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm on-site onboarding schedule. This period includes frequent training sessions, shadowing opportunities, and hands-on support to ensure a strong start.


Compensation range: This is a 40-hour non-exempt, full-time position. The pay range is $24.75 - $28.85 per hour. This position is benefit eligible as of date of hire.


Why join the Waystone Team?

-Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, eligible to enroll on your first day!
-Comprehensive Wellness program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Retirement Savings Plan (401k/Roth) with employer match
-2 weeks’ vacation
-12 Holidays
-3 Personal Days
-9 Sick days
-DEIB Committee with monthly speaker series/events
-Ongoing professional development with opportunities for CEU’s
-Employee Appreciation Events
-Room for growth within Waystone
-Tuition reimbursement
-Employee referral bonuses
-Employee of the month bonus


Job Responsibilities:

-Collaborate closely with families to create a personalized Family Support Plan that highlights social, educational, and recreational opportunities tailored to the child or adolescent’s needs.

-You’ll help identify and coordinate insurance-based referrals - such as ABA therapy and mental health services - along with state and federal benefits, community programs, and other resources to support each child’s sense of inclusion and belonging.

-Collaborate with Waystone team members, consultants, and external providers - including DDS staff - to support the successful implementation of each Family Support Plan.

-Develop, implement, and collect data on in-home behavioral plans using ABA and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) methodology.

-Partner with the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team to strengthen the home-school connection. Support families in understanding and applying IEP strategies, interventions, and accommodations to reinforce learning and behavioral goals across settings.


Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Child Development or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Or

Associate’s degree or High School diploma with 5 years’ experience in Human Services, case management, social work or related field

-Direct experience with intensive case management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special education services, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), trauma-informed service delivery, and/or behavioral intervention preferred.

-Extensive knowledge of local community services, programs, and resources for children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and their families.

-Passion for working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds and families experiencing social and economic challenges, especially those facing social and economic challenges such as substance use disorder or housing instability.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills with focus on positive outcomes

-Proficient in computer applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and virtual platforms.

-Candidates must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to create and implement the family support plan, document services provided, and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals

-Valid driver’s license in good standing with minimum of 1 year driving experience


Waystone Health & Human Services is a 501c3, nonprofit, human services organization supporting youth and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; acquired brain injuries; and mental health diagnoses. Our services are provided to more than 1,700 people annually in cities and towns across the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, North Shore, and southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to partner with people who are diverse in age, ability, and cultural background throughout their personal, work, and life journeys.


Waystone Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.