Behavior Consultant

Job Description

BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT

MSSION: Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda Shine Community Services is an innovative program that incorporates a collaborative approach to providing community, in-home, and in-school support to neurodiverse individuals and their families. Chileda Shine uses evidence-based practices with the goal of generalizing skills across environments to improve the quality of lives for children, adults, and families.

SUMMARY: Chileda Shine Behavior Solutions provides in-home, community-based, and in-school behavioral services to families and school districts. This includes behavior assessments, Behavior Support Plan development, and training for staff, clients, and families. The Behavior Consultant conducts Functional Behavior Assessments and develops Behavior Support Plans for children and youth in the surrounding communities. The Behavior Consultant works closely with interdisciplinary teams, including parents, guardians, social workers, and school staff, throughout assessment and interventions. The Behavior Consultant is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the behavior assessment, programming, and reporting process are carried out positively and professionally through effective supervision of Behavior Technicians. This role complies with all regulatory entities' applicable licensing rules and accreditation standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Requires a master's degree in an area of behavioral science or the ability to obtain a master's degree (psychology, education, etc.) within 3 years.

Ability and interest in becoming a licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) within four years of hire.

A minimum of two years of work experience working with neurodivergent individuals is preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Must possess intermediate computer skills to learn and operate software programs.

Must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to train and implement Behavior Support Plans and Treatment Plan goals.

GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: Full-time Monday through Friday, with flexible hours, including nights, early morning hours, and weekends as needed. Travel is required for this position and averages about 10 hours per week. Travel occurs in La Crosse, Wisconsin and surrounding counties throughout the state.

JOB DUTIES:

Schedule initial intake meetings with new referrals.

During the initial intake, thoroughly review the service agreement and program expectations with the family and social worker, complete a functional assessment interview, and schedule observation times and initial treatment plan meetings.

Attend meetings with county workers and parents for clients on your caseload.

Communicate clearly in language that is understandable (avoiding jargon) when interacting with the individual and the interdisciplinary team, demonstrating understanding, compassion, and collaboration.

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and/or functional analysis of behaviors for clients. Use behavioral assessments, when necessary, such as the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, AFLS, etc. to identify current skills and guide treatment.

Professionally document results of the assessments and Functional Behavior Assessment and develop specific, measurable, attainable, reliable, and time-bound (SMART) goals in the Treatment Plan.

Include client and parent/guardians in assessments and behavior plan development and implementation, as they are able.

Full-time