Per-diem Behavioral Support Consultant

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Per-diem Behavioral Support Consultant

Pay: $33.59/hour

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: per diem

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.

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) requiried.
  
  

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

• Masters or better in Behavioral Analysis
• Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in School Psychology or related field
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Bd Cert Behavior Analyst
• First Aid
• CPR Certification
  
  

Preferred

• OCFS 6000 Clearance
• SCIP-R Certification
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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