Behavioral Support Consultant

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Position: Behavioral Support Consultant

Pay: $54,000 - $60,000

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

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 #Difference Maker and join our team.

• 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 (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% contribution

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

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) preferred.

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Primary and Secondary Education