Behavior Support Specialist

Be Part of our Circle.

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.

This is a full-time  Monday - Friday role working mostly day hours. Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Behavior Support Specialists earn an hourly rate of $24/hour

What you will do:

• Observe and assess individuals and provide behavioral support using positive behavior strategies


• Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral strategies, making adjustments as needed to support individual goals


• Train and educate direct support and management staff on positive behavior supports, behavior plans, documentation, and data collection


• Analyze behavioral data and provide information to support ISP updates, funding requests, and other required behavioral services


• Serve as a liaison between individuals supported, families, and St. Louis Arc staff to promote consistent behavioral supports


• Provide RBT services as scheduled and outlined in individual Behavior Support Plans


• Complete required documentation in accordance with agency, funder, and professional guidelines

What you can expect from us:  

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.  

We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.     

• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better. 


• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.


• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, retirement, and time off.   

What we expect of you: 

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications: 

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Associates Degree preferred 


• (Associate’s Degree or some college preferred)


• Registered Behavior Technician Certification (can obtain after hire)


• Two years of experience working with adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities  


• Experience supervising and implementing behavior plans preferred

 We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record and database systems.


• Ability to collect, analyze, and present behavioral and productivity data and generate reports.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly teach and explain behavioral strategies.


• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately to changing or emergency situations.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals supported, families, and staff.


• Commitment to staying current on behavior support practices and trends.

Join our circle.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc:

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to more than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.