Behavior Consultant

Overview/Purpose: The Behavior Consultant works within a team of professionals to provide applied behavior analytic assessments and clinical services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. The Behavior Consultant provides consultation, conducts behavioral evaluations of clients, and designs behavior and individual support plans for clients.

The Behavior Analyst educates, observes, assesses, and ensures that the educational activities and service delivery of Behavior Technicians are completed as required. For a more detail list of duties and responsibilities, refer to job description. The position is M-F during daytime hours on a school calendar within Early Intervention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of The Director of Behavior Services the Behavior Consultant is responsible for ongoing client program development and oversight including skills acquisition and social skills programs and positive behavior supports and strategies. Develops individualized goals and objectives for home, community, and school-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.

Ensures appropriate behavior data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives. Conducts regular caregiver and/or teacher training and consultation for client caseload.

Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff to develop and implement client’s behavior plans and treatment goals. Completes all progress reports and annual IEP updates as required by stakeholders. Attends all IEP and team meetings as necessary.

Requirements

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Master’s in a related field with a post masters BACB course sequence. Licensed as a Behavior Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania A Minimum of 3 years of experience working within behavior analysis. This position also requires a valid drivers’ license as the duties involve traveling on behalf of the company.

As such this is a safety sensitive position. Clearance Requirements: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting, CPR/First Aid, Tuberculosis screening, mandated reporter training Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties. Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day. Must be willing and able to complete restrains, holds, and transports in line with crisis management trainings such as Safety Care or CPI.

Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and session notes. Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement, Paid liability insurance, Paid drive time between clients, paid trainings, Free continuing education training, BCBA & BCaBA 18 month supervision program, Tuition reduction at partnered universities, BCaBA & BCBA study group, PTO, Major Medical Benefits, Matching 401k, Billable bonus alottment.

Building Blocks Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on any and all classifications protected by applicable law.