Behavior Consultant Assistant

As a Behavior Consultant Assistant (BCA) – Discrete Services, you play a hands-on role in supporting adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities as they work toward meaningful, self-directed lives in their communities. This position provides direct behavioral support to individuals who attend Vista’s Community Integration Centers (CICs), participate in employment services, and/or receive discrete behavioral services outside of Vista-operated programs.

Working under the guidance of a Behavior Consultant (BC), you help bring Person-Centered Behavior Support Plans (PCBSPs) to life in real-world settings, supporting individuals in pursuing their hopes and dreams related to community integration and employment—including building independence, forming meaningful relationships, and developing new talents that can be applied in purposeful and valued ways. BCAs are skilled coaches and trusted partners who work side-by-side with individuals and their teams every step of the way.

Why You’ll Love Working in Discrete Services

• You support individuals in community-based and employment-focused environments
• You help people work toward goals that truly matter—belonging, purpose, and independence
• You see progress as individuals gain confidence, skills, and self-direction
• You collaborate closely with Behavior Consultants and Adult Services teams
• You receive extensive paid training in applied behavior analysis (ABA), human services

• You receive ongoing coaching from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
• You apply ABA principles in creative, person-centered ways
• Your work contributes to long-term life outcomes beyond program participation
• Your full-time role has consistent weekday hours aligned with Vista’s Adult Services calendar

What You’ll Do

Direct Support & Skill Development

• Provide direct behavioral support under the guidance of a Behavior Consultant
• Help individuals develop skills in communication, self-advocacy, activities of daily living, socialization, and vocational readiness
• Teach individuals and their teams ways to apply new skills to navigate real-world expectations for long-term success in the community and workplace
• Promote active participation in meaningful activities and relationships using Vista’s ALIFE COACH and person-centered active support principles
• Foster success in across community, employment, and day program settings

Implementing Person-Centered Behavior Support Plans

• Bring the BC’s Person-Centered Behavior Support Plans (PCBSPs) to life through side-by side coaching and modeling

• Apply the recommended best practices and ABA principles to reinforce behaviors that promote lasting change and long-term success
• Collect data on skill acquisition, independence, communication, and progress toward individualized goals
• Share observations and feedback with the BCs to guide plan refinement

Team Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain clear, respectful communication with DSPs, BCs, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in team and clinical meetings
• Complete accurate clinical and billing documentation• Meet billing targets in collaboration with supervisors
• Be professional, reliable, and uphold ethical standards in all service settings

Who Thrives in This Role

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
• Passionate about community inclusion and employment for people with disabilities
• Committed to person-centered, strengths-based, and values-driven support
• Comfortable working in day program, employment, and community settings
• Skilled at observation, modeling, and coaching
• Motivated by helping people achieve meaningful life outcomes
• Organized, adaptable, and eager to learn

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities (professional, volunteer, or personal)
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or willingness to learn
• Ability to implement, model, and coach others in behavioral strategies (training provided)
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel to community-based and employment service locations
• Completion of required trainings (First Aid/CPR, crisis intervention, etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of community-based services
• Pass all required background checks and health clearances

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday – Friday
• First-shift schedule aligned with client schedule and Adult Services calendar
• No weekends, no overnights, and no on-call rotation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid training and professional development
• Pathway to BCBA certification, including tuition assistance and supervised fieldwork
• Same pay rate for billing and non-billing hours with full-time hours guaranteed
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement