Behavioral Support Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

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

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in special education or psychology, ABA experience, and preferred BCBA certification; First Aid and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, school psychology, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• BCBA certification preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• OCFS clearance.

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 BIPs
• Provide and oversee crisis intervention services for students
• Ensure IEP mandates are fulfilled
• Maintain all records required
• Conduct duties in accordance with best practice and ethical guidelines

Skills

Behavioral consultation

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Behavioral Support Consultant

Pay: $55,500 - $60,000

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
• 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

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