Behavior Consultant

Embracing Abilities Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 73,012 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization for individuals with disabilities is seeking a Behavior Consultant. This role involves supporting clients in achieving their life goals and requires a Master's degree in social work or related fields. Key responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, implementing behavior support plans, and working as part of a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will bring experience with developmental disabilities and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in developmental disabilities required.
• Ability to create and implement behavior support plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and write FBA and BSP.
• Assess behavioral functions and create support plans.
• Plan appointments around client schedules.

Skills

FBA and BSP Writing/Implementation

Behavioral function assessment

Training and mentoring

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis or special education

Job description

Contract Pay Range-$53.00 - $65.00 (This position is a 1099 with no benefits)

Do you enjoy working independently, with the ability to set your own schedule? Do you also enjoy supporting children and adults in overcoming challenges and achieving their life goals? Are you looking for a work environment to call "home". Come Join Us!!!

Come join our growing team at Embracing Abilities! Embracing Abilities is seeking energetic, caring and motivated individuals to work with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who receive service through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver Program.

The Behavior Consultant works as a member of the consumers Interdisciplinary Support Team to assist them in achieving their individual life goals. This will be achieved by providing ongoing behavioral supports to individuals, their families, caretakers, and staff. If you enjoy making a difference in the lives of other, then our Behavior Consultant position may be a good fit for you.

With support from the Director of Behavior Services, the Behavior Consultant will provide direct and indirect service to consumers, their families, staff, and/or caregivers that is focused on the individuals Person Centered Individual Support Plan.

Responsibilities

• Experience conducting and writing FBA and BSP - Required
• Plan appointments around yours and your client’s schedules
• Assess behavioral functions
• Create and implement consumer behavior support plans.

Requirements

• Hold a minimum Master's degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be in social work, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis or special education.
• Experience or training in the field of developmental disabilities. Minimum 1 year required.
• Work with assigned clients as well as the ability to train and mentor others.
• Background check required.
• Positions may require some evenings and on call phone support.
• Indiana Waiver Experience: 1 year (Required)
• FBA and BSP Writing/Implementation: 1 year (Required)
• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
• No non-compete clause.

Licenses & Certifications

• Waiver experience a plus.
• LCSW, LMHC or LMFT preferred but not required.
• Experience in ABA a plus.
• CPR and First Aid.
• Crisis Intervention Training.

This position requires a minimum of a Master's degree. Please do not apply if you do not have a Master's degree in one of the above fields.