Behavior Consultant- ABA

Company: Vista Autism Services
Location: Hershey
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Behavior Consultant addresses goals and areas of client need across the home, school setting(s), and community environments. Behavior Consultants assess the current individual needs to inform written orders as well as treatment plan goals, develops programs, and monitors the implementation of prescribed programs. In addition, the Behavior Consultant provides training and supervision to the necessary team members. What sets us apart: We follow a school schedule including paid break weeks and holidays (BONUS time off) BACB field work supervision offered! Multidisciplinary team approach Caseload of 6-8 students Internal and External Training Opportunities No evenings or weekends! 40 hours guaranteed ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plan goals across settings Conducts all interactions with clients and internal and external team members in a positive, professional, and caring manner Collaborates and communicates regularly with internal and external team members, including families, PH-MCO care managers, Primary care physicians, specialist, and Case Managers Trains, monitors, and provides performance feedback to BT, LBT/MDTA, and EBS staff Assesses and monitors BT performance to standard expectations to inform training needs to further refine ABA understanding and use of tactics and principles Addresses performance discrepancies through targeted training plans, ongoing measurement of staff performance and improvements, regular review of performance with staff, as well as providing updates and collaboration with HR and BT supervisors Provides training and feedback to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner and receives and implements training from others to improve performance Adds to the capacity of the department through development of systems and processes as well as training to fellow Department members and those staff working through the BCBA Fieldwork and internship activities Develops and provides training to Vista employees and stakeholders on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder Effectively completes required assessments of client needs and areas of growth to inform treatment planning and written order processes Leads treatment plan update meetings Maintains and submits all required documentation (by expected deadlines) Completes other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position provides supervision to BT, LBT, and EBS staff on clinical duties and job performance in accordance with IBHS supervision standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside environmental conditions. EXPECTED SCHEDULE This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Days and hours of the workweek are agreed upon by management, the school, and EIBS calendar. Services may be provided across school, and community settings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in related service field required Behavior Specialist Licensure required Successful completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training required Previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders required Previous experience or knowledge delivering Applied Behavior Analysis programming and methodology required High proficiency of Microsoft Office products and Internet applications required Ability to implement, train, and coach other staff on the implementation of services and proper crisis prevention and intervention techniques required KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS First Aid and CPR Training highly desired Ability to independently problem solve and make quick decisions Demonstrated leadership skills

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