Behavior Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

The Behavior Consultant (BC) is the behavioral lead for assigned clients and addresses goals and areas of client need for the Intensive In-Home & Community Supports Program. The BC follows the case conceptualization model to assess client needs, develop and monitor behavior programs, train team members, and teach and mentor Behavior Consultant Assistants (BCAs) on shared cases. The BC adheres to the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s (BACB) Code of Ethics in all aspects of service delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Behavioral Treatment Development and Implementation

• Designs and conducts comprehensive functional behavior and skills assessments to inform individualized behavior support programs.
• Designs, implements, monitors, and refines person-centered behavior support plans (PCBSPs) related to Individual Support Plan (ISP) outcomes.
• Designs crisis plans as needed, ensuring the plan addresses the function of the behavior and includes least restrictive de-escalation techniques and emergency safety procedures.
• Measures PCBSP and ISP goals and objectives and analyzes results to ensure progress is made.
• Leads the development of restrictive procedures and fade plans when less restrictive interventions are exhausted, gains approval through the Human Rights Team (HRT), and tracks HRT review schedule.

Clinical Leadership and Collaboration

Training and Coaching

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Documentation and Billing

Professional Development

Other Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job : sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to perform crisis management techniques to maintain a safe support environment.

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, multi-step instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, depending on activity.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

This is a minimum full time 40 hour per week position. Days and hours of the workweek are agreed upon by management, the client’s schedule, and the Adult Services calendar. The Behavior Consultant provides services in client home and community settings. Some evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the client.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

Preferred

OR

Highly Desired