Behavioral Support Consultant
Position
Behavioral Support Consultant
Pay
$55,500 - $60,000
Location
Amherst, NY
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
The Summit Center
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.
Why Work With Us?
- Full 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, 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
- 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
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
Licenses & Certifications Required
- First Aid
- CPR
- SCIP-R Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer
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