AES - Behavior Support Consultant

Requisition #:

219093

Location:

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Category:

ABA Therapist

Salary:

$45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Position Details

JOB OVERVIEW

The Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) is well versed in the principles and applications of Applied Behavior Analysis and works with school personnel and/or parents and home staff to facilitate positive behavior change for children who display behaviors that interfere with learning. The BSC conducts assessments to identify the variables that set the occasion for, and maintain, problem behaviors in one’s repertoire.  The BSC then works with caregivers to develop appropriate intervention plans. The BSC will also address skill deficits by developing and supporting the implementation of teaching plans to address deficits while ensuring data are collected and summarized/graphed to monitor progress. This position requires regular and timely documentation of consultation services for clinical and regulatory purposes.





ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



Clinical

Work collaboratively with stakeholders (teachers, parents, staff) to assess the child’s strength, interests, and needs and use that information to develop goals designed to support learning and the reduction of interfering behaviors.

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop intervention plans to support achieving those goals.

Work closely with stakeholders to support the proper implementation of those plans through didactic instruction, role-modeling, and providing in-situ feedback.

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate and reliable data are collected on a consistent basis.

Summarize and interpret data to monitor progress. Develop progress reports in accordance with timelines established by funder’s guidelines.

Amend or revise intervention plans as needed to ensure the child reaches his/her goals.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as necessary.

Participate in AES’s quality assurance/peer-review process. Submit FBAs and BSPs to an identified colleague for QA/peer review prior to sharing with interdisciplinary teams.

Meet with clinical supervisor on at least a monthly to review cases and initiatives. Complete and submit to ones’ supervisor AES’s “Check-in Form” prior to these meetings.



Administrative

Complete a daily record of how time was spent. Entries shall specify (a) the date of service, (b) the start time, (c) the end time, (d) the name of service recipient, and (e) a brief, usually a one to two sentence description of what occurred.   

As needed, draft consult notes expanding to the brief description identified above. Share consult notes with stakeholders within 24 hours of rendering services.

Submit timesheets, which are a summary of the daily records, every Monday by noon.

Ensure that all consultative endeavors comply with regulatory, professional, ethical, and organizational policies and procedures.

Maintain current paper or electronic files as indicated by the clinical team.





QUALIFICATIONS


Required


Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.            

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior  Analysis, or a related field.

First-hand experience conducting FBA’s and creating Behavior Support Plans for students.

Experience teaching and supporting functional communication and social skills.

Compliance with additional state and district-specific requirements as needed.

Depending on the assignment, BSCs may need to be trained in CPI, Safety Care, and/or some other physical intervention curriculum.



OTHER REQUIREMENTS


Be on time and be prepared for every assignment every day.

Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Believe that everyone is capable of growth and development and if people are not living up to their potential, it is because they have not been given the proper support YET.

Adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Willingness to seek and accept advice, guidance, support, and feedback.

Ability and comfort using Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, Zoom, and other software products.

Strong executive functioning skills (i.e., organization, planning, time-management, self-management, problem-solving, follow through).

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Ability to interact comfortably with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.




Physical Requirements


Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of 25 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Occasional rapid movement and physical agility in response to the spontaneity of children and those patients with neurological impairment



Driving

Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportation



Age

Must be 18 years or older



Language


Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English



Work Environment


Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases




OTHER DUTIES


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.




As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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