Behavior Consultant- Adult Services

The Behavior Consultant (BC) is the behavioral lead for assigned clients and addresses goals and areas of client need across home, day services, employment, and community environments. The BC assesses client needs, develops and monitors programs, trains team members, and teaches and mentors Behavior Consultant Assistants (BCAs) on shared cases. The BC adheres to the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s Code of Ethics in all aspects of service delivery.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Behavior Support and Implementation

• Completes functional behavior and skill assessments to identify areas for skill development.
• Develops, implements, and monitors behavior support plans (BSPs) related to Individual Support Plan (ISP) outcomes.
• Measures BSP and ISP goals and objectives and analyzes results to ensure progress is made.
• When needed, develops restrictive procedures and fade plans, gains approval through the Human Rights Team (HRT), and tracks HRT review schedule.

Professional Conduct and Collaboration

• Conducts interactions with clients and team members positively and professionally.
• Collaborates regularly with families, providers, Supports Coordination Organizations, and psychiatric clinicians (when applicable).
• Leads clinical meetings to report progress toward behavioral goals. 

Training and Coaching

• Trains, coaches, and mentors behavior consultant assistants (BCAs).
• Transfers clinical and case leadership skills to BCAs for program growth and succession planning.
• Trains Vista Adult Services direct support professionals on ISP outcomes, behavior support plans, restrictive procedures, and prescribed programming.
• Communicates with staff to discuss programming, treatment fidelity, and training needs.
• Provides and receives coaching to improve team performance.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Develops and provides training on ABA principles and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Supports RBT staff development, including coursework coaching, competency assessments, and clinical supervision (BCBA required).

Documentation and Billing

• Assigns clinical documentation to BCAs, reviews documentation once completed, nurtures, guides, and provides feedback to develop BCAs’ clinical skills.
• Maintains and submits timely documentation, including service logs and billing.
• Meets weekly billable hours target.

Professional Development

• Engages in professional development to maintain certifications and expertise.
• Contributes to the growth of other Vista staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Completes other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to perform crisis management techniques to maintain a safe support environment.

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, multi-step instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, depending on activity.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

This is a minimum full time 40 hour per week position. Days and hours of the workweek are agreed upon by management, the client’s schedule, and the Adult Services calendar. The Behavior Consultant provides services across home, facility, employment, and community settings. Some evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the client.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field with ABA certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in related service field
• Approximately 75% of clinical supervision completed
• Previous experience working with people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Ability to implement, train, and coach other staff on the implementation of services and proper crisis prevention and intervention techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize expected and unexpected tasks
• Successful completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training 
• High proficiency of Microsoft Office products and internet applications
• Successful completion of CPR and First Aid training 
• Clean driving record, valid PA driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage 
• Required passing of all pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive employee requirements including, but not limited to, PPD testing, physical exam, and drug tests

Highly Desired

• Experience delivering ABA services under 6100 regulations
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• 8 hour supervision training completed (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
• Demonstrated effective team leadership experience
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to hold crucial conversations
• Ability to independently solve problems and make quick decisions

Preferred

• Behavior specialist license (BSL)