Behavioral Specialist / Social Worker
Listed compensation
$21.5-$27.5/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
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 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
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Specialist performs functional assessments and develops behavior support plans to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities. They also provide on-site training to participants, staff, and caregivers while monitoring progress.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Specialist / Social Worker at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,463 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #13 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,463 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Pennsylvania | 231 active | 6,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #13 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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