BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT

Behavior Consultant

Indio, CA 92201

Overview

Salary Range $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description

At Dream Big Children's Center, we believe every child deserves to dream big and we're here to support those dreams with compassion and creativity. Since 2016, our team has been making a difference in the lives of children and families across our communities. We are passionate about what we do and uphold the values of Caring, Excellence, Fun, Inclusivity, and Growth-Oriented. We're looking for individuals who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Schedule: This is a full-time role, and candidates must be available Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Duties and responsibilities

• To conduct functional behavior assessments under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• To develop a treatment plan specific to each individual's needs that emphasizes the principles of naturalistic ABA under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• To guide behavior therapists in the implementation of the treatment plan using coaching, modeling, and reinforcement strategies
• To mentor and help develop behavior therapists to implement ABA effectively
• To collaborate with parents and families to integrate the use of ABA strategies in their everyday lives
• To develop a therapeutic alliance with parents, family and the individual receiving services
• To analyze data and monitor progress on a weekly basis. Present data and discuss the child's progress with the BCBA.
• To write progress reports as required by funding sources
• To meet with the behavior analyst on a weekly basis to review client progress and therapist performance
• To collaborate with the clinical team during team meetings
• To attend and participate in on-going trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• To log all hours worked, obtain signatures from authorized guardians and submit timesheets on time

Physical requirements Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending over, kneeling and sitting on the floor.

Direct reports Behavior Analyst

Dream Big Celebrates Differences We don't just dream of inclusive and equal environments- we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Big does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate each uniqueness in our clients and staff- we know we are better together. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would create undue hardship for the company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution, or completion of at least 12 units of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) coursework
• At least two years of experience in providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children with autism
• Complete TB test and livescan clearance