Behavior Consultant

Job DescriptionJob Description

​​​​​​Job purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide clinical oversight for clients as well as support, guidance, and training for Behavior Therapists. The Behavior Consultant works under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to ensure the effective implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions by collaborating on assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing guidance to behavior therapists. The primary objective is to prepare children for school and enhance the quality of their lives through ABA. The Behavior Consultant plays a pivotal role in cultivating a culture that aligns with Dream Big’s core values and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and guidance at the center, serving as a mentor and role model for the Behavior Therapists (BTs) and fostering a positive team culture.

• Conduct functional behavior assessments under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

• Develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize naturalistic ABA principles under the guidance of a BCBA.

• Provide guidance to behavior therapists in implementing treatment plans through coaching, modeling, and reinforcement strategies.

• Mentor and support the professional growth of behavior therapists to ensure effective implementation of ABA.

• Hold behavior therapists accountable to ethical codes, ensure adherence to behavior plans, complete job duties, and demonstrate core values.

• Assist with training new hires when necessary.

• Collaborate with parents and families to incorporate ABA strategies into their daily routines.

• Establish a therapeutic alliance with parents, families, and individuals receiving services.

• Analyze data and regularly monitor progress, presenting findings and discussing the child's development with the BCBA.

• Prepare progress reports as required by funding sources.

• Conduct regular meetings with the behavior analyst to review client progress and therapist performance.

• Conduct circle time and lead group activities at the center as needed.

• Provide support to behavior therapists, center staff, and center manager as necessary.

• Demonstrate, model, and promote the core values of the organization.

• Attend and actively participate in scheduled ongoing training and meetings.

• Accurately log all hours worked, obtain authorized guardians' signatures, and submit timesheets on time.

• Ensure all clients have a goal to work on cleaning up throughout the day.

• “See something, say something”- promote teamwork and cleanliness from all, assisting to hold staff accountable for cleaning up items/areas after their clients.

• Assist with cleaning up items/activities throughout the center when present on the floor.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field from an accredited institution

• Enrolled in a graduate program recognized by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or is certified as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.

• At least two years of experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children with autism

• Complete TB test and livescan clearance

• Bachelor degree in related field required

• Master degree strongly preferred

Working conditions

This position requires working at the Dream Big center 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week (as scheduled on a monthly basis). Working at the center requires the ability to focus in a noisy and busy environment. Must be available to attend training one Saturday (half-day) per quarter and one training session on a Saturday or Sunday (half-day) per quarter.

Physical requirements

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending over, kneeling and sitting on the floor.

Direct reports

Behavior Analyst

Dream Big Celebrates Differences

We don't just dream of inclusive and equal environments- we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Big does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate each uniqueness in our clients and staff- we know we are better together.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would create undue hardship for the company.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, leadership reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, business needs, or technological advances.)

This is not a contract of employment and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Leadership reserves the right to revise the job requirements and/ or to require that other or different tasks be performed at its discretion.

Company DescriptionDream Big Children’s Center was founded in 2016 with the vision of being a company that delivers exceptional service and has an employee culture of enjoyment, satisfaction, purpose and motivation. We are looking for people who love playing and want to make a difference in children’s lives. Our employees are part of the Dream Big family that supports each other and encourages personal growth, career achievement and everyday enjoyment of life.Company DescriptionDream Big Children’s Center was founded in 2016 with the vision of being a company that delivers exceptional service and has an employee culture of enjoyment, satisfaction, purpose and motivation. We are looking for people who love playing and want to make a difference in children’s lives. Our employees are part of the Dream Big family that supports each other and encourages personal growth, career achievement and everyday enjoyment of life.

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