Behavior Consultant

Dream Big Children’s Center was founded in 2016 by Cristina Cordeiro, a BCBA and mother who believes every child deserves the chance to dream big. Today, our team members, whom we call Dreamers, support children and families across 11 centers in Southern California and the Central Valley. We provide in-center, 1:1 play-based autism therapy for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Because we accept Medi-Cal, we reach many families who might otherwise struggle to access early intervention, including many Spanish-speaking families.Our values Fun, Inclusive, Excellent, Caring, and Growth-Oriented guide how we support our children, our families, and one another. We’re looking for a Behavior Consultant who shares those values and wants to help children and clinical team members grow.Why Behavior Consultants Choose Dream BigCenter-based care: Work alongside your clinical team in one location, with no driving between clients.Clinical support: Work directly with your supervising BCBA to review client progress, strengthen treatment plans, and develop your clinical skills.Career growth: Build your clinical and leadership skills through coaching, mentoring, and in-house training.Professional development: Paid CEU support.Paid time off: Seven paid holidays, five days of sick time, and approximately one week of accrued PTO annually.Health benefits: Generous employer contributions toward medical coverage, with HMO and PPO options through carriers including Kaiser, Anthem, Health Net, and UnitedHealthcare.Retirement benefits: 401(k) program with a 4% company match on employee contributions.Technology support: Company-provided laptop and technology stipend.About the RoleAs a Behavior Consultant, you’ll work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to assess children’s needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress. You’ll coach Behavior Therapists, collaborate with families, and help turn clinical goals into meaningful learning opportunities throughout each child’s day. $28-$35/hr, based on experience.Compensation: $28–$35 per hour, based on experience.Schedule:Full-time, Monday through Friday, with four days in-center and one remote workday per week. Workdays range from six to eight hours within our center operating hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.What You’ll DoConduct functional behavior assessments under the supervision of a BCBA.Develop individualized treatment plans that emphasize naturalistic ABA under the supervision of a BCBA.Coach Behavior Therapists in implementing treatment plans through modeling, feedback, and reinforcement strategies.Mentor Behavior Therapists and support their development in delivering effective, compassionate ABA services.Review client data weekly, monitor progress, and discuss findings and recommended adjustments with the supervising BCBA.Write progress reports as required by funding sources.Build collaborative relationships with children, parents, and caregivers, helping families incorporate ABA strategies into everyday routines.Meet weekly with the supervising BCBA to review client progress and therapist performance.Collaborate with the clinical team and participate in ongoing training and team meetings.Maintain accurate records of hours worked, obtain required guardian signatures, and submit timesheets on time.What You BringA master’s degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited institution, or completion of at least 12 units of Applied Behavior Analysis coursework.At least two years of experience providing ABA services to children with autism.Clear communication and a collaborative approach with families and team members.A commitment to compassionate, individualized care and an inclusive center environment.Completion of required TB testing and Live Scan clearance.Reports ToBoard Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Physical requirementsLifting 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.Dream Big Celebrates DifferencesWe 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Dream Big Children's Center