Job Description

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) operates a comprehensive Head Start program serving children from birth to five years of age. Plaza is currently accepting bids for a Behavior Intervention Consultant to support the disabilities and mental health services offered to children and families. Services to be provided from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Part-time hours to be negotiated.

Job Description

Scope of Work

• Work closely with teaching staff to implement behavior support systems that are child-focused and family-centered, culturally responsive, community-based and supportive of healthy family functioning and child outcomes.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with children, families, and staff

• Classroom observations and strategy development

• Observe and assess children exhibiting challenging behaviors

• Collaborate and maintain communication with relevant staff

• Conduct interviews with parents and teaching staff to gain holistic understanding with follow-up

• Offer anticipatory guidance and promote healthy development

• Refer families, when appropriate for developmental evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments

• Apply expertise in behavior analysis, sensory supports, and inclusive practices

• Provide consultation and individualized coaching to support staff in addressing behavioral challenges.

• Provide training in managing challenging behaviors, attachment, and reflective practice

• Case discussions and recommendations for children needing further assessment or referral

• Provide written feedback with techniques and classroom strategies tailored to individual needs and targeted behavior strategies

• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings

• Perform other related duties in compliance with Plaza’s policies and procedures as agreed

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements and Specifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent Applied Behavior Analysis certification

• Demonstrated experience working with children with disabilities and behavior challenges

• Clearance from the California Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index

• Documentation of TB clearance, Tdap, MMR, and Influenza Immunizations (or flu vaccine waiver)

• Verification of Liability Insurance

Proposal Should Include:

• Letter of interest and resume

• Copy of BCBA or relevant certification/license

• Statement of Hourly Rate

• Availability and limitations, if any

Please submit your proposal via email to:

Attention: Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant jsims@pdlr.org

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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