Behavioral Support Consultant

The Summit Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid school breaks

Paid time off

Up to 12 holidays

Raises and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with up to 4%

Job summary

The Summit Center is recruiting a Behavioral Support Consultant in Amherst, NY. You will provide clinical support, lead behavioral assessments, and develop and implement behavior plans for children and adults with developmental and behavioral challenges.

You will supervise Behavioral Support Technicians, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure interventions are data-driven and aligned with IEPs and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in School Psychology or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-based behavioral consultation to classroom teams.
• Complete behavioral assessments.
• Develop and write required reports.
• Measure student progress on interim behavioral protocols and behavior intervention plans.
• Train staff in best practice methods.
• Provide and oversee crisis intervention services for students.
• Ensure that IEP mandates are fulfilled.
• Maintain all records required.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Staff training

Crisis intervention

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in School Psychology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

BCBA certification

OCFS clearance

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position

Behavioral Support Consultant

Pay

$55,500 - $60,000

Location

Amherst, NY

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% contribution

Your Impact as a Behavioral Support Consultant

The Behavioral Support Consultant is responsible for providing clinical support through team consultation, behavioral assessments, and the development and implementation of behavior plans. They lead and guide Behavioral Support Technicians and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective behavioral interventions.

• Provide data-based behavioral consultation to classroom teams
• Complete behavioral assessments
• Develop and write required reports
• Measure student progress on interim behavioral protocols and behavior intervention plans and the reliability of treatment implementation
• Train staff in best practice methods
• Provide and oversee crisis intervention services for students
• Ensure that IEP mandates are fulfilled
• Maintain all records required
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, Etc.:

First Aid, CPR, and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention - Revised Instructor (SCIP-R) certification; fingerprint clearance through Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) for individuals assigned to preschool units. Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in special education, school psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Experience in developing and implementing behavioral support plans with developmentally disabled individuals using Applied Behavior Analysis methods.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in School Psychology or related field
• Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• First Aid
• CPR Certification

Preferred

• Bd Cert Behavior Analyst
• OCFS 6000 Clearance
• SCIP-R Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

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