Behavioral Support Consultant

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

4d • $55,500 - $60,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Support Consultant provides clinical support through team consultation, behavioral assessments, and the development and implementation of behavior plans. The consultant leads and guides Behavioral Support Technicians and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective behavioral interventions. The role serves children and students with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges and requires carrying out duties in accordance with current best practices and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, school psychology, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans with developmentally disabled individuals using Applied Behavior Analysis methods.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.
• Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised Instructor (SCIP-R) certification.
• Fingerprint clearance through the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) for individuals assigned to preschool units.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

• 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 assess 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 required records.
• Conduct duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practices and ethical guidelines.

Benefits

• Fully 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 of up to $1,000 per year.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time