Behavior Consultant - IBHS Clinic

The Hope Learning Center LLC • Wexford, PA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• Behavior Specialist License (required)
• Meets key RBT Competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience with ABA, VB-MAPP, behavior modification, behavior intervention, and assessments
• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (preferred)
• Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level