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Vista Autism Services is advancing a constructional, strengths-based application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for adults—a model rooted in skill-building, autonomy, and long-term quality of life. As a Behavior Consultant (BC), you will serve as the clinical lead for adults supported across home, day services, employment, and community environments.

Your work will focus on building meaningful repertoires, creating opportunities, and supporting adults as they move toward the lives they choose. Guided by Vista’s compassionate care model, you will design and implement person-centered behavior support plans that are effective, least restrictive, culturally respectful, and grounded in ethical ABA practice.

In this role, you will collaborate with adults, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary Vista staff, providing leadership and clinical guidance that strengthen the culture of support across our programs.

Why Work at Vista?

• A schedule that respects your life: Monday–Friday, first shift hours, no weekends, overnights, or on-call.
• A model that reflects the future of ABA: Join an organization leading the shift toward constructional, strengths-based, compassionate care for adults—a rare opportunity in this field.
• A competitive package that stands out: Vista’s total compensation rivals other providers, including a strong salary, excellent benefits, generous PTO, retirement plan, and paid professional development.
• Grow as a clinician: Refine your clinical craft with guidance from experienced BCBAs and consulting BCBA-Ds in a setting that drives clinical creativity and applies behavioral science in all aspects of the job, not just in client support.
• Grow as a leader: With mentorship from experienced leaders, learn to effectively guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor BCAs and DSPs, and help shape a supportive, values-driven adult services culture.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to helping adults build lives filled with purpose, connection, and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and skills-based assessments using a constructional ABA framework to identify strengths, preferences, and areas for growth.
• Develop and oversee person-centered behavior support plans (PCBSPs)that emphasize skill acquisition, autonomy, and least-restrictive strategies across home, day, community, and employment settings.
• Provide compassionate, respectful coaching to direct support professionals (DSPs), Behavior Consultant Assistants (BCAs), and families to ensure consistent and ethical implementation of support plans.
• Monitor progress through data collection and analysis, adjusting plans based on outcomes, client input, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Develop and review crisis intervention plans using least-restrictive practices that prioritize safety and dignity while fading restrictive procedures in alignment with regulations.
• Model and reinforce a compassionate care culture, promoting communication that upholds dignity, choice, and client rights.
• Maintain high-quality documentation consistent with regulatory requirements, Vista policy, and ethical standards.
• Serve as the clinical lead for each assigned case, ensuring coordinated support across all relevant environments and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),psychology, education, social work, or a related human services field.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities—adult services experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ABA principles and a commitment to compassionate, strengths-based practice.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coaching skills.
• Valid PA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally within the service area.
• Completion of all required background checks, health clearances, and agency training (including crisis intervention).

Preferred Qualifications

• BCBA certification, Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License, or Master's degree in ABA, psychology, education, social work, or a related field.
• Experience applying the constructional approach to ABA or demonstrated interest in strengths-based, repertoire-building models.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams or providing clinical oversight in home, day, or community-based adult programs.

Experience delivering ABA services under, or familiarity with, Pennsylvania 6100 and 2380 regulations.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.
• No weekends, no overnights, and no on-call rotation.
• Hybrid work schedules available.
• Supports occur across home, day services, employment settings, and community locations.
• Local travel within Vista’s service area required; mileage and travel time between work locations are reimbursed.
• Direct supervision and mentorship by experienced BCBAs.
• Strong support from Vista’s Adult Services leadership team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with education and experience.
• Total compensation package that rivals other providers, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Same pay rate for billing and non-billing hours with fulltime hours guaranteed.
• Paid professional development, CEU opportunities, and support for maintaining certifications/licensure.
• Path to BCBA certification, including tuition assistance and fieldwork supervision.
• Access to Vista’s employee support resources and internal recognition programs.