Behavior Consultant

About Us

New Beginnings Behavior Intervention Services is a Medicaid waiver provider through Indiana's Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver. We are hiring independent contractors to provide Behavior Management services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We use a person-centered, inclusive, and trauma-responsive approach to helping clients and families meet behavior reduction and skill-building goals.

We are currently looking for Behavior Consultants in northern Indiana counties, including St. Joseph, La Porte, Elkhart, and Marshall counties.

Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours;
• Growth and collaboration opportunities;
• Work-from-home days;
• Autonomy to create your preferred caseload;
• No minimum billable hour requirement.

Responsibilities:

- Provide consultation and behavioral support to individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in their homes and community.
- Conduct and write Functional Behavior Assessments and write Behavior Support Plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Implement evidence-based strategies and interventions to address specific needs and goals.
- Conduct data collection and analysis to assess progress and effectiveness of interventions and write reports of progress on a quarterly basis.
- Monitor and adjust FBAs and BSPs based upon ongoing assessment and feedback.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as special education teachers, OTs, SLPs, and ABA providers, to develop individualized plans.
- Provide training and coaching to parents, caregivers, and other support staff.
- Adhere to all BDS/DDRS guidelines and the 460 IAC Section 6 in delivery of services.

Degree and Background Requirements:

- Master's degree required in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, or a related field; or Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP).
- Limited criminal history free of felonies and any convictions related to abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
- Negative TB test results within 6 months of hire.
- Proof of liability insurance before working with first client.
- Valid CPR certification before working with first client.

Experience Requirements:

- Experience working with children or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of behavioral therapy techniques and strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently of coworkers and collaboratively as part of client teams.

Preferred Additional Experience:

- Experience with reading, conducting, and/or writing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Support Plans.
- Previous experience providing Waiver behavior management or BCBA.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The contractor may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by company or mandated by BDS/DDRS.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule;
• Professional development assistance via annual membership to behavioral organization

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person with clients in their homes and community; some work-from-home time