Behavior Consultant / BCBA - Suffolk County

Family of Kidz; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,500 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (between 25-28 days)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Behavior Consultant / BCBA to provide behavioral supports in Suffolk County, NY. This position offers flexible part-time or full-time potential starting in September 2026. Responsibilities include collaborating with school teams, conducting assessments, and developing intervention plans. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in a related field, BCBA certification preferred, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $60–$75 per hour or $58,500–$80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families.
• Knowledge of school-based services and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• NYS driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Work with school teams to provide programmatic and individual behavioral supports.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) in collaboration with school teams.
• Develop and implement effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Train staff on implementation of behavioral strategies and BIPs.

Skills

Collaboration with professionals

Excellent written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related fields

BCBA certification

Job description

Behavior Consultant / BCBA

Part‑Time, fee‑for‑service or full‑time potential: September 2026 start date.

Compensation: $60–$75 per hour or $58,500–$80,000 annually.

Details about this opportunity

• Location: Suffolk County, NY
• Position status: Part‑Time, fee‑for‑service or full‑time potential: September 2026 start date
• Hours: Flexible schedules available

Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. The posted position may be either full‑time or fee‑for‑service depending on the current caseload, which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

What we have to offer you

Full‑time benefits

• Generous paid time off (between 25‑28 days)
• 12 holidays, including winter break (12/25–1/1)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Pet insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Team building events
• Incentive program

Part‑time benefits

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for employees who work 25 or more hours per week (medical, dental, vision, FSA and pet insurance).

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Full‑time opportunities available
• Team building events
• Incentive program

Responsibilities

• Work with school teams to provide programmatic and individual behavioral supports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Bi‑annual progress reporting on measurable data‑driven goals.
• Knowledge of school‑based services and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments (FBA) in collaboration with school teams.
• Develop and implement effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Train staff on implementation of behavioral strategies, BIPs and data collection systems through hands‑on training, modeling, and constructive feedback.
• Create meaningful data collection systems, analyze data, modify interventions through data‑based decisions.
• Collaborate with school building professionals as well as Families and Team members.
• Ongoing communication with the Lead Clinical Supervisor regarding consultation.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Attend professional development trainings and monthly round‑table support meetings to further knowledge and skill base.
• Life‑long learner who is committed to personal development.
• And more.

About you

Attributes

• Passionate about working with children and their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals and behavior analysts.
• Self‑starter and independent problem solver.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• High integrity, empathy, and consideration.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary.
• Team‑player.

Background

• NYS driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or Educational/Health/Human Services.
• BCBA certification (preferred).
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Application

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

Disclaimer

Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

Why join our family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Equal employment opportunity

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.