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

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Job summary

The Summit Center in Amherst, NY is seeking a Behavioral Support Consultant to provide clinical support through team consultation, assessments, and the development of behavior plans. You will lead Behavioral Support Technicians and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective interventions.

Required are a Bachelor's in a related field; a Master’s is preferred, with ABA experience. Certifications such as First Aid/CPR and SCIP-R are valued; the role offers comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, school psychology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans with developmentally disabled individuals using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods.
• First Aid and CPR; SCIP-R certification; OCFS clearance for preschool units; BCBA certification 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.
• Conduct duties in line with current best practice and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Behavioral consultation

Crisis intervention

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

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 reportsMeasure 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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