Float Behavioral Support Consultant

Locations Hazelwood – 30 Hazelwood Drive, Amherst, NY 14228, USA Summit Central – 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, NY 14068, USA Creekside – 165 Creekside, Amherst, NY 14228, USA Elmwood – 124 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA Description Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day Position : Float Behavioral Support Consultant Pay : $54,000 - $60,000 Location : Multiple sites across Amherst, Tonawanda, Buffalo, and Clarence Schedule : Variable, Monday – Friday 10 am–5:30 pm or Tuesday – Friday 10 am–5:00 pm and Saturday 9:45 am–4:15 pm; includes coverage for staff on PTO. The Summit Center is Western NewYork’s leading provider of evidence‑based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you’re passionate about making lives better and searching for a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment, become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team. Why Work With Us? Fully paid breaks (up to 5 weeks per year) Up to 15 days of paid time off 14–16 paid holidays annually Potential for annual raises and profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance/medical opt‑out payment (up to $1 000 per year) 401(k) with up to 4% contribution Your Impact as a Behavioral Support Consultant The Behavioral Support Consultant supports Summit Academy and OPWDD programs. Responsibilities include providing clinical support through team consultation, behavioral assessments, and the development and implementation of behavior plans. The role leads and guides Behavioral Support Technicians and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective behavioral interventions. Provide data‑based behavioral consultation to classroom teams and adult day programs Complete behavioral assessments Develop and write required reports Measure student progress on interim behavioral protocols and behavior intervention plans, and assess reliability of treatment implementation Provide and oversee crisis intervention services for students Ensure that IEP mandates are fulfilled Maintain all required records Conduct all duties in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, etc. First Aid, CPR, and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised Instructor (SCIP‑R) certification; fingerprint clearance through Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) for individuals assigned to preschool units. BCBA certification preferred. Education and/or Experience Master’s degree in special education, school psychology, or a related field. Experience in developing and implementing behavioral support plans with developmentally disabled individuals using applied behavior analysis methods. Qualifications Education Bachelors or better in School Psychology or related field Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field Experience Experience in developing and implementing behavioral support plans with developmentally disabled individuals using applied behavior analysis methods Licenses & Certifications First Aid (required) CPR (required) BCBA (preferred) OCFS 6000 clearance (preferred) SCIP‑R certification (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr