Behavioral Consultant

About this role

Are you ready to make an impact in your community? Our mission is to create a community where each individual with a developmental disability has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and inclusive life. NLACRC empowers people with developmental disabilities to have an opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life.

 

Apply today to help make an impact tomorrow!

 

The Position and Job Summary

• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to provide consultation to staff on consumer services issues and needs and provides clinical recommendations.
• Serves as liaison/consultant to outside agencies, as assigned.
• Assists in problem resolution with service providers or outside agencies. May resolve any issues between vendors and families.
• Observes consumer environment, reviews records, makes program recommendations.
• Conducts consumer clinical observations in one or more of the following settings: regional center, private homes, family homes, group homes, day programs or other field settings.
• Provides training to regional center or service provider staff, as assigned.
• Creates and maintains accurate consumer records in Sandis regarding recommendations, using a variety of tracking systems.
• Reviews behavior reports and consults with Consumer Services Coordinators and/or vendors regarding reports and service related concerns.
• As needed, works with Clinical Psychologist regarding consumer diagnosis and medications required.
• Provides expert testimony in due process proceedings as relevant to behavior analysis and scope of expertise.
• Ability to travel to visit consumers and other parties on a timely basis, using reliable transportation.

Compensation

This position is a non - exempt. Regular Salary: $42.12 - $46.50 per hour.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, psychology, counseling or education or a related field AND
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing behavioral services, service recommendations, and consultation to people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional disturbances, their families, and service providers.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of behavioral assessment and intervention design.
• Excellent customer service.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, respond to multiple tasks, request and meet timelines.
• Review and present information obtained in a concise manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and assume responsibility for complex tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures.
• Microsoft Office and related applications.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities; mental illness; clinical assessment across the lifespan and treatment options.
• All aspects of behavioral assessment including direct observational strategies, reinforcement surveys, functional analysis of behavior, behavioral and developmental checklists.
• Design of instructional programs for individuals with developmental disabilities using motivational systems, behavioral interventions, and evaluation of program efficiency
• Understanding of laws ethical standards, and regulations pertaining to service delivery, applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.
• Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Accommodations may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option
• Flex-schedule, including every other Friday off
• Robust Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
  • No cost for employee only plans
• Various Insurance and Retirement plans
• Eligibility for:
  • Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
• PTO – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLARC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.