Rapid Response Consultant (Beaver/Lawrence Counties)

at  Glade Run Lutheran Services

Position Summary:The Rapid Response Consultant is responsible for providing immediate and short-term behavioral support to early childhood education programs and families when a child is at risk of suspension or expulsion due to challenging behaviors. This role works within the school setting and involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including Early Intervention (EI) professionals, behavioral health experts, and Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) staff, to implement evidence-based interventions and provide coaching to educators and families. The consultant will focus on creating a supportive environment that enhances the social-emotional development of young children and builds the capacities of adults to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
Working within designated counties in Region 3 (including Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana, and Lawrence Counties) this role will focus on servicing Beaver and Lawrence Counties specifically. This position pays $42.00 per billable hour for non licensed staff and $48.00 per billable hour for licensed (BSL, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT) staff.

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Counseling or a related field required.
• Experience in Behavior Modification and Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of experience providing behavioral health services to children and families, preferably in home or school-based settings.
• Experience working with early childhood populations and familiarity with early childhood education systems is highly desirable.
• Past or current Experience working in Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS or BHRS) highly preferred.

SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of behavioral assessment and intervention techniques, including ABA and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport with diverse families and professionals.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and virtual meetings.
• Understanding of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) highly desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel within the designated service area.
• Capable of performing job duties in educational settings
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and perform activities that may require physical restraint in emergencies.

1. Rapid Response Coordination:

• Respond to requests for support within 48 hours for early childhood programs experiencing challenging behaviors that may lead to expulsion orsuspension.
• Collaborate with program staff, families, and the multidisciplinary team to develop a case-based, action-oriented plan that addresses the immediate needs of the child and the classroom environment.

1. Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Documentation:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors.
• Utilize assessment tools and scales (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence, Motivation Assessment Scales, Functional Behavioral Analysis),observation and data tracking to take behavioral data during session
• Analyze behavioral data and be able to provide a report of data that will be given to the Rapid Response Team, school, and parent if appropriate.
• Complete observation reports, data, analysis of data, and written recommendations.
• May provide on-site coaching, training, and/ or support to educators and families, focusing on building positive relationships, effective classroom management, and creating supportive learning environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all assessments, interventions, and follow-up activities in compliance with agency and state regulations.
• Provide regular reports on program outcomes and participate in data collection
• Documentation of travel time to the location of the observation

1. Collaboration and Partnership:

• Work closely with Early Intervention (EI) professionals, ELRC staff, and other community partners to ensure seamless service delivery and continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) model.
• Engage with community stakeholders to build and maintain strong partnerships that support the sustainability of the RRT initiative.
• Facilitate workshops and provide ongoing support to help educators and families implement best practices for managing challenging behaviors.

Job Location: Beaver and Lawrence Counties (various schools)