Behavior Consultant

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are an eager individual who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As a Behavior Consultant, you will ensure that the faculty, staff, and students meet the goals and objectives of the school, create an atmosphere where learning and excelling to the greatest potential are a part of the school culture, and improve education for students affected by developmental disorders through curriculum development, teacher training, family support, outreach, technology, and public awareness.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Development - Develop programs, procedures. schedules, and training materials for staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines

• Collaboration - Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines

• Consultation -Provide consultation to classroom staff, agencies, and families

• Programming Management - Aide in student programming management by completing integrity checks, creating and adjusting  behavior plans, creating teaching procedures, and developing target selection

• Other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

• Actively working towards completing BCBA supervision hours OR licensed BCBA

• Meets key RBT Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

• Behavior Specialist License (required)

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (preferred)

• Completion of 8-Hour Supervision Course (preferred)

• Experience with ABA, VB-MAPP, behavior modification, behavior intervention, and assessments

• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

• Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

• Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

• Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

• CPR/First Aid

• TB/Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay Rate

• Health Insurance - With employer contribution

• Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

• Paid Time Off 

• Retirement Investment Savings Plan

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Discount Market

The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.