Consultant

Consultant

Organization for Research and Learning, Inc. (ORL)

Seattle, WA

Job Duties:

General Overview and Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of ORL’s Clinical Services Supervisors, the Consultant is responsible for designing and supervising the implementation of ORL clients' Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs in line with best practices, applicable regulatory guidelines, and funding source guidelines. The role leverages skills in treatment planning, assessment interpretation, staff supervision, and family coaching as demonstrated through prior leadership roles.

ORL Consultant Essential and Core Job Duties:

Generate measurable progress in all areas of the client’s needs

• Design & direct behavior intervention and behavior support programs based on accurate data: comprehensive measures: macros, meta, and micro performance data, fidelity of implementation, and family/school reports, prioritizing client and family values in the process
• Remain current with the extant and newly emerging research related to the behavior-analytic care of persons with autism
• Select, administer, and independently interpret standardized assessments.
• Develop compliant and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Designs and directs  the use of comprehensive measurement systems for intervention analysis.
• Synthesize family perception with quantitative measures for a complete assessment of client progress.
• Coordinate and Collaborate with relevant complementary providers
• Supervise the Program Manager, directing them to manage and execute specific tasks related to scheduling, documentation, and staff training procedure, to ensure service excellence in accordance with ORL’s compliance standards in all applicable forms

Professionalism and Ethics

• Ethical Compliance: Adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's Ethics Code.
• Licensure & Certification: Maintain active, position-appropriate licenses and certifications
• Professional Development: Complete, track, and report adequate professional development and CEUs to maintain licenses and certifications.
• Accountability: Complete work promptly and self advocate when needed
• Funder Guidelines: Learn and follow all funder billing rules and authorization guidelines.
• Communication: Communicate with clarity and exercise reflective practice

Uphold O.R.L.’s Values and Contribute to Realizing its Mission

• Utilize single-subject research designs to address client needs and benefit the field of behavior analysis.
• Represent ORL by presenting work professionally at national, regional, and local events, and by attending conferences and events
• Actively ensure Program Managers receive clinical skill and knowledge development opportunities.

*Drive an average of 30 miles per day in Seattle, WA area.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

• Master's degree in behavior analysis or related field.
• BCBA or BCaBA certification (in good standing).
• Licensed Behavior Analyst in Washington state.
• Level B standardized assessment qualification (Pearson).
• Full or Sustaining Membership in a relevant professional organization (e.g., SCS, WABA, CBS, APBA, BABA) with a history of disseminating discoveries.

Experience:

• 3+ years: Designing and supervising behavior analytic programs for children with ASD.
• 2+ years:
• Implementing Precision Teaching principles, including:
• Designing instruction for fluent outcomes (Fabrizio & Moors, 2003; Ferris, 2022) with evidence of Retention, Endurance, Stability, and Application (10 standard celeration chart records).
• Using multiple measurement levels with Standard Celeration Charts for intervention analysis (5 examples of daily, weekly, monthly measures across 5 learners).
• Measuring three different instructional arrangements with Standard Celeration Charts (5 charts, minimum 3 arrangements).
• Extending fluent repertoires into natural environments.
• Maintaining long-term data systems.
• Designing instruction for social, cognitive, academic, emotional, communication, community, and daily living skills, evidenced by:
• Expanded work products (instructional materials, systems, training programs).
• Robust, socially significant client gains (charted learner performance).
• Culturally aligned intervention strategies and goals (charted learner performance).
• Staff training and management, with data demonstrating skill acquisition shifts.
• Providing assent-based care, including measuring/shaping assent/withdrawal behaviors and reducing high-impact/unsafe behaviors.
• Formal training and experience: Assessment and analysis in at least three domains: cognitive, social, adaptive, academic, or language skills for ASD and similar populations.

Technical Proficiency:

• Precision X (Standard Celeration Charts, data collection).
• CentralReach (billing, assessments).
• Google Workspace (program materials, clinical documentation, spreadsheets, charts, progress summaries).
• Q-global (assigning assessments, generating reports).

Other Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Consent to background check.
• Clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to drive an average of 30 miles per day.

Experience may be gained concurrently.

Salary: $73,500 - $90,000 per year.

Benefits include medical, dental, & vision insurance, monthly child care subsidy, professional development funding, complimentary CEUs, mileage reimbursement per federal reimbursement rates, laptop, cell phone, supportive admin for authorizations, appeals, and claim management, retirement plan w/3% employer match, PTO accrual, graduated by years of service ranging from 2-5.5 weeks, and 6 holidays + 2 personal flex days per year.