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 12 days

14-16 paid holidays

Potential for annual raises and profit

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance/4

Job summary

The Summit Center is seeking a Behavioral Support Consultant in Amherst, NY to deliver data-driven behavioral support, assessments, and behavior plan development. The role leads Behavioral Support Technicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective interventions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Special Education or School Psychology, with a Master’s preferred; BCBA certification is preferred or pursuing certification. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, school psychology, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• BCBA certification preferred or willingness to pursue

Responsibilities

• Provide data-based behavioral consultation to classroom teams
• Complete behavioral assessments
• Develop and write required reports
• Measure student progress on behavior protocols and IPCs
• Train staff in best practices
• Provide crisis intervention services for students
• Ensure IEP mandates are fulfilled
• Maintain required records
• Operate in accordance with ethical guidelines

Skills

Data-based consultation

Behavioral assessment

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Special Education or School Psychology

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 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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