Behavioral Support Consultant
The Summit Center
Location
Town of Amherst, New York
Salary
$55,500 - $60,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Behavioral Support Consultant provides clinical support through behavioral assessments, the development of behavior plans, and team consultation. They are also responsible for training staff, overseeing crisis interventions, and ensuring compliance with IEP mandates.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in special education, school psychology, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Experience in implementing behavioral support plans using Applied Behavior Analysis methods is required, along with relevant certifications like First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R.
Job description
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
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 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 #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
- Why Work With Us?
- 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
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, 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Profit sharing
- Paid school breaks
- Medical opt-out payment
