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Behavioral Specialist / Social Worker

Lifesteps$21.50–$27.50/hrCastle Shannon, PAFull-time RegularPosted 1w ago
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This posting states $21.50–$27.50 an hour. Open social worker jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $32.10 an hour, the middle half $29.02–$37.07, across 19 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Social workers employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $29.76 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Lifesteps , a Western PA non-profit agency, is currently seeking a Full-time Behavior Specialist to work with individuals and participants who are assigned to Lifesteps community homes program. This new, full-time position is based at our office in Eighty Four, PA or in Castle Shannon, PA (Pittsburgh). The role will travel throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Job Duties

  • The Behavioral Specialist performs a

functional assessment and develops strategies to support a participant

accordingly.

  • Provides on-site training

to participants, staff, parents and caregivers and monitors participant

success.

  • Develops effective behavior

support plans to be utilized by the care team and evaluates participant

progress.

The work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Master’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field (Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Education, Child and Family Development, etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Current driver’s license.

Preferred

  • Coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis and experience working with adults with an intellectual disability
  • ABA Certification
  • PA Behavior Specialist Licensure

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes

  • 100% 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!

Join the Lifesteps Caring Team and Make a Difference in the lives of others!

Apply Now

Apply online at www.lifesteps.net;

E-mail resume to careers@lifesteps.net

Call 724-283-1010

Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start

Drug-Free Workplace

EOE/ADA

Full-Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm

From Lifesteps's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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