What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Consultant position at Holistic ABA?
Who We Are
Holistic ABA is a progressive ABA company that prioritizes supporting persons with developmental disabilities through a holistic, person-centered, and trauma informed lens. Our mission is to provide behavioral therapy that honors the strengths, complexities, and individuality of every client we work with.
Our team is made of professionals from all different backgrounds in order to bring the most well-rounded and evidence based care to our clients. We are looking for people who embody the belief that all human beings are deserving of compassion, support, and opportunity to grow into their most aligned selves. If you resonate with these values and are passionate about serving others from a holistic perspective, then we would love to hear from you!
Job Overview
The Behavioral Consultant is the front line staff in delivering effective ABA therapy services to clients and their caregivers. All services that the Behavioral Consultant provides take place in the client's home, school, daycare, day program or out in the community. The Behavioral Consultant creates their work schedule based on the client’s availability and intervention needs, and is responsible for tracking and managing their hours. This is a highly independent job. The Behavioral Consultant often coordinates with the client, client’s circle of support (caregivers, other service providers, etc.) and the Consultant’s supervising BCBA to ensure the client’s intervention program is progressing appropriately and is in alignment with the client’s needs. Behavioral Tutors work closely with Consultants to execute client programs.
Specific responsibilities listed below:
Job Responsibilities
ABA Service Delivery & Caregiver Coaching: Provide direct ABA therapy services to clients, and direct coaching to their caregivers (when applicable), using evidence-based practices, as prescribed in collaboration between the Behavioral Consultant and BCBA. Deliver services within client’s homes, schools, daycares, day programs, and/or community settings.
Collaboration with Client Team & BCBA: Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with BCBAs, behavioral tutors, caregivers, and other service providers involved in the client's care to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive treatment approach.
Development and Monitoring Client’s Interventions: Collaborate with the BCBA to develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the client's specific needs, environmental contexts, and goals.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect behavioral and skill progress data in every client session. Analyze data with the support of the BCBA to determine the progress and direction of the client's program. Report data to BCBA and support with report preparation.
Supervision and Training: Regularly meet with the BCBA to coordinate and collaborate on the client’s progress and intervention needs. Participate in training opportunities to bolster your ability to provide evidence based treatment to clients.
Program Support and Session Preparation: Create session materials (lesson plans, reward charts, household checklists, etc.) in collaboration with the BCBA and other Consultants to tailor sessions to the client’s specific interests and needs.
Documentation & Professional Development: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all interventions, progress notes, and data collection.Stays up-to-date on current best practices in ABA therapy, trauma informed care, and mindfulness techniques by attending regular staff training.
Schedule / Hours
Part time and full time opportunities are available. Minimum 20 hours per week required.
Client sessions generally occur within the regular M-F business week, with some elective weekend shifts available. Behavioral Consultants are responsible for creating and managing their own schedule in accordance with their clients’ availability, and the client program needs.
Evening availability (5pm-8pm) is a huge plus, as our client’s often have daytime obligations.
Qualifications
Behavioral Consultant:
Education: Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree accepted in combination with relevant experience. Degrees in behavioral sciences, ABA, child development, psychology, and social work are highly desirable. A current Registered Behavior Technician certification is highly desirable but not a requirement.
Experience: Experience working with youth and/or adults in a home or school setting, providing services related but not limited to behavioral, special ed., or the mental health field. Experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with ASD and other developmental conditons highly preferred. Training in mindfulness techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma informed care desirable. Experience in ABA, behavioral health, client goal writing, and data tracking are all highly desirable but not requirements.
Behavioral Tutor:
Experience: 3-5 years minimum working in direct client services, childcare and/or school settings, working with children and/or adults with disabilities, or any combination of above. Experience in ABA, behavioral health, client goal writing, and data tracking are all highly desirable but not requirements. Will train the right candidate.
Reliable Transportation: This position requires traveling to and from clients' home environments in order to provide services. You must have reliable transportation and insurance to successfully complete this job.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work setting:
- Hybrid work
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Petaluma, CA 94952
Salary : $30 - $45