Behavior Support Consultant (Victory Learning Center)

Behavior Support Assistant – Victory Learning Center

Exciting News! We are seeking a Behavior Support Assistant. Be a part of our growth - join our team and help us make a difference!

Our Victory Learning Center Programs offer specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are three separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a fourth site opening! Our schools serve students ages 5–21 who are residentially placed or referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

To learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center Programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

Benefits

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!

Perks

• Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information

• Salary based on relevant years of experience
• Full-time position, Monday–Friday

Job Summary

The Behavior Support Assistant is responsible for team consultation, functional behavioral assessments, skill-based assessments (VB-MAPP), and functional analyses. Position is responsible for oversight in the development and implementation of individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.

Essential Job Duties

• Works cooperatively with the classroom team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the individual student support plans, function-based behavior intervention plans, and IEP goals.
• Successful completion of functional behavioral assessments.
• Create and communicate behavioral reports within and outside of the program.
• Establish appropriate behavior goals within treatment plans (residential students only).
• Monitor behavior data.
• Train staff in the individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.
• Conduct new hire trainings.
• Conduct fidelity checks on behavior data, individual student support plans and function-based behavior intervention plans.
• Takes an active role in participating in and supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu. For example, providing crisis support, leading skill building groups, consulting classrooms on establishing structure and routine, etc.
• Knowledge of typical growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.
• Has basic knowledge of alternative communication devices.
• Attends and participates in classroom team meetings, treatment team meetings, CSE meetings, parent meetings and any other program meetings.
• Conducts all interactions within current best practices and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain client confidentiality within the regulations of HIPAA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
• Train in best practices.
• Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor.

Skills

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field required
• Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related field preferred

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum Experience Required: 1–2 years in the development and/or implementation of behavioral support plans with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement using function-based strategies.

AND

Minimum Experience Required with a Bachelor's degree: 3–5 years working with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and/or mental health involvement

OR

Minimum Experience Required with a Master's degree: 1–2 years working with individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and/or mental health involvement

License/Registration/Certifications Required

• NYS driver's license
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst preferred
• Crisis Curriculum Trainer within one year of employment

Training Requirements

• OLVHS New Hire Orientation
• SCIP-R
• Ukeru
• Risking Connections
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Professions guidelines

Physical Requirements

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.