Mid Level / BCBA Behavior Consultant External

Job Summary:

The Behavior Consultant utilizes discretion and independent judgment in carrying out job duties and goals of the organization.

The Behavior Consultant develops, delivers, and monitors individualized applied behavior analytic programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The goal of our program is to improve the quality of life for each individual and their family members. Behavior Consultants are responsible for the performance of registered behavior technicians (RBTs) and the facilitation of skill generalization by training parents and other caretakers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises RBTs by carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assessing the needs of RBTs; providing ongoing feedback; providing necessary support required in order to provide quality individualized behavior programs; troubleshoots weaknesses and provides one on one teaching to increase their knowledge and abilities; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Oversees client hours provided and achieves required client hours.
• Provides clients with on-site supervision.
• Assesses the needs of clients and develops individualized behavior programs accordingly.
• Oversee therapy teams to ensure client success, reviews data, provides recommendations and monitors progress.
• Develops, implements and monitors behavior intervention plans and provides ongoing behavior consultation to address behavior excesses and promotes independence.
• Provides effective communication and collaboration with parents and staff members which are critical components of the position to ensure consistent and effective implementation of behavior services.
• Serve as member of the IEP’s and PTM’s to provide objectives, behavior intervention plans, and recommendations for comprehensive goals for their clients to be implemented in the home.
• Continuously oversees the child’s progress and troubleshoot to create the most effective treatment plan for the team.
• Monitors and modifies treatment plans.
• Conduct workshops for families, schools, parents and teachers in ABA.
• Interfaces with adjunct service providers and interfaces with representatives from schools, insurance companies, and other agencies.
• Writes and approves reports including: assessment, update, exit and termination reports according to timelines and formats provided.
• Attends and observes client’s in-home program. The behavior consultant will monitor curriculum, review the learning tree, monitor data collection, and observe program implementation.
• Conducts competencies, evaluations, and level reviews as need for all subordinates.
• Discuss concerns and observations of care providers (i.e., parents).
• Attends and participates in conferences and meetings.
• Attends monthly consult meetings with supervisors to review caseload, duties and needs.
• Conducts monthly behavior consultant meetings.
• Conducts monthly consultant/lead paraprofessional meetings.
• Maintains central reach calendar.
• Maintains accurate billing records.
• Updates HR with valid personal records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Competencies or Skills:

LEADERSHIP

Integrity

Ability to be honest and has internal guiding principals that are not compromised. Treats others with respect. Represents AK philosophy. Represents self and company in a professional manner. Understands, adheres to, and implements all company policies and procedures. Ability to attend and be punctual to meetings. Ability to maintain client, employee and company confidentiality.

Communication

Excellent communication skills including public speaking and writing skills and demonstrated ability to structure large amounts of information in a written document that is clear and easy to understand. Effective interpersonal communications with subordinates and peers. Ability to communicate information down to subordinates. Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner (within 48 hours when not on LOA or sooner if urgent). Direct all concerns/probl