Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking School Based Behavior Consultants to provide consultation on school wide and individualized behavior plans for students. Opportunities in either elementary, middle, or high schools are now available! This is a 208-day contracted position which primarily follows the school schedule – this means generous paid time off!
Responsibilities include:
- Assessment, creation, facilitation, and implementation of therapeutic, educational, and behavioral interventions for students within their schools and communities.
- Actively making recommendations to providers for programming along with training, guiding, and supporting educational and behavioral staff, families, home and community-based support providers in a variety of settings.
Candidates will be able to implement functional behavior assessments and take these findings to create behavioral intervention plans for teachers, paraeducators and/or BI staff. Experience working with children needing ABA services a must, preferably experience with children with Emotional Disturbances.
Knowledge of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model and be able to work with an interdisciplinary team to make recommendations for system wide and individual needs. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, allowing some flexibility with earlier start or later end times to accommodate school, home, and staff meetings before or after school.
At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period. We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!
QualificationsMaster’s Degree; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience. BCBA or BCABA’s, and experience with writing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans are preferred. Will consider candidates working toward their Master's Degree.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
- Experience working with children needing ABA services.
- Knowledge of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model.
- Experience writing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- BCBA or BCABA credential.
- Experience with children with Emotional Disturbances.
- Candidates working toward a Master's degree will be considered.
What We Do
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS) is a private, non-profit human services agency serving Franklin and Grand Isle Counties in Vermont. Its mission is to ensure that residents have access to high-quality services that promote healthy living and emotional well-being, providing a comprehensive range of mental health and support services for individuals and families.
