Behavioral Consultant Job #449

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from the Behavioral Services Supervisor.

The Position and Job Summary

(These are examples of the types of duties that may be performed.  Additional duties may be added.)

• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to provide consultation to staff on consumer services issues and needs and provides clinical recommendations.
• Serves as liaison/consultant to outside agencies, as assigned. 
• Assists in problem resolution with service providers or outside agencies. May resolve any issues between vendors and families.
• Observes consumer environment, reviews records, makes program recommendations. 
• Conducts consumer clinical observations in one or more of the following settings: regional center, private homes, family homes, group homes, day programs or other field settings.
• Provides training to regional center or service provider staff, as assigned.
• Creates and maintains accurate consumer records in Sandis regarding recommendations, using a variety of tracking systems.
• Reviews behavior reports and consults with Consumer Services Coordinators and/or vendors regarding reports and service related concerns.
• As needed, works with Clinical Psychologist regarding consumer diagnosis and medications required.
• Provides expert testimony in due process proceedings as relevant to behavior analysis and scope of expertise.
• Ability to travel to visit consumers and other parties on a timely basis, using reliable transportation.

Employment Standards 

Knowledge : Developmental disabilities; mental illness; clinical assessment across the lifespan and treatment options; all aspects of behavioral assessment including direct observational strategies, reinforcement surveys, functional  analysis of behavior, behavioral and developmental checklists; design of instructional programs for individuals with developmental disabilities using motivational systems, behavioral interventions, and evaluation of program efficiency; laws ethical standards, and regulations pertaining to services delivery, applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Education & Experience:  

• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, psychology, counseling or education or a related field and
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Two (2) years professional experience providing behavioral services, service recommendations, and consultation to people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional disturbances, their families and service providers.

Skills and Abilities 

All aspects of behavioral assessment and intervention design. Excellent customer service. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Ability to prioritize, respond to multiple tasks, request and meet timelines. Review and present information obtained in a concise manner. Ability to work under pressure and assume responsibility for complex tasks. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures. Microsoft Office and related applications.

Essential Requirements 

A valid California Driver's License and transportation, or acceptable substitute is required. 

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans: 

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs. 
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents.  We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees 
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents 

• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b) 
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging. 

Compensation

This position is a non - exempt. 

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.