Behavior Consultant Job – Casual

Temporary position based in Wexford, PA (2605 Nicholson Road, Suite 3240, Bldg. 3) and Sewickley, PA. Flexible schedule that may include weekend and evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop IBHS assessments with clients, families, and school staff
• Develop functional behavior assessments (FBA) on clients
• Develop individual treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives as well as specific interventions to address needs from results of FBA
• Develop data collection protocol
• Trend and analyze data
• Supervise BHT staff in behavior management procedures
• Consult with families, school personnel, and other community members about interventions for challenging behaviors of clients
• Provide clinical documentation of each session with client
• Develop materials to address clients’ needs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate degree in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an equivalent foreign degree evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
• Licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, or certified registered nurse practitioner
• Experience working with children with autism and behavior problems (at least three years preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavior principles, evidenced by experience and education
• Experience writing, implementing, and evaluating positive behavior support plans
• Ability to communicate orally, perceive visually and auditorily, and navigate classrooms, cafeteria, gym, and campus
• Ability to keep up with running children and/or lift, position, or assist with lifting students
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and brisk walking
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects and material of moderate weight (up to 40 pounds)
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for safety
• Current PA Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required