Behavior Consultant - IBHS Clinic

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As a Behavior Consultant, you will ensure that the providers, staff, and clients meet the goals and objectives of the clinic, create an atmosphere where learning and excelling to the greatest potential are a part of the clinic culture, and improve skills for clients affected by developmental disorders through program development, provider training, family support, outreach, technology, and public awareness.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Development of programs, procedures. schedules, and training materials for staff involved with clients with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for clients and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines

• Conduct workshops, trainings, in-service presentations, etc. in clinic management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally disturbed clients.

• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines

• Provide consultation to clinic staff, agencies, and families

• Support the implementation of skill assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP) and functional assessment measures

• Aid in resolving client behavioral problems

• Communicate with treatment team about client progress and needs

• Ensure accurate and reliable data collection on all goals and other target skills related to ABA curriculum

• Aide in clinic programming management by completing integrity checks, creating and adjusting  behavior plans, creating procedures, and developing target selection

• Advise parents and providers on implementation of programs

• Monitor and evaluate client progress

• Perform any additional duties as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

• Behavior Specialist License (required)

• Meets key RBT Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (preferred)

• Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course (preferred)

• Experience with ABA, VB-MAPP, behavior modification, behavior intervention, and assessments

• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

• Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

• Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

• CPR/First Aid

• TB/Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

• Consistent, Work-Life-Friendly Schedule - Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - no weekends or late nights

• Competitive Pay Rate

• Health Insurance - With employer contribution

• Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

• Paid Time Off 

• Company Sponsored 401(k) 

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Discount Market

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
• Color
• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
• Ancestry or national origin
• Age (40 and over)
• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Veteran or military status
• Familial or martial status
• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements 
• Assignments, classifications, and promotions
• Compensation, benefits, and training
• Transfers, discipline, and termination
• Discipline and termination
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship
• Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations 

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.