QUALIFIED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Qualified Behavior Management Professional

Kala Houses | Elverta, CA

$95,000 to $102,000

Join a team that changes lives every day.

At Advance Kids, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. For more than 25 years, we have provided innovative residential, clinical, educational, and crisis intervention services for children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Our mission is simple: to improve quality of life through compassionate, individualized support and evidence-based care.

We are seeking a dedicatedQBMP to support ourKala Houses, Residential Crisis programs. The current vacancy is for our IMD step down home (individuals coming from an Institution of mental disease with co-morbid developmental disabilities).  QBMP works closely with our mental health providers as well as our medical team. This is an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence while making a profound impact on the lives of individuals with complex support needs.

Position Summary

 The QBMP develops, implements, monitors, and revises Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIPs) for residents residing in Kala residential homes. The QBMP ensures services promote resident safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life while meeting regulatory standards set forth by Alta Regional Center, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Community Care Licensing (CCL), the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule, and California Title 17.

The QBMP provides clinical oversight, staff training, supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), fidelity monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and crisis support within residential settings.

Qualifications

Required

• BCBA certification forminimum of 2 years.
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree with qualifying experience meeting QBMP standards under Title 17. Experience in residential services, crisis intervention, and adult populations preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit, kneel, bend, and move throughout residential environments
• Respond safely during behavioral escalations
• Travel between Kala residential locations
• Use a computer for documentation and reporting

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid and current auto insurance
• Valid CA Driver's License & DMV check
• Successful criminal background check
• Reference verification
• Education verification
• Immunization records
• Pass a physical and lift test
• Negative TB test

What You'll Do

Main Job Duty

• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIPs) in compliance with Alta Regional Center, DDS, HCBS, Title 17, and Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements.
• Conduct behavioral assessments (FA’s) and analyze data to guide clinical decision-making.
• Identify setting events, precursor behaviors, environmental variables, and skill deficits impacting resident behavior.
• Provide proactive, skill-based, and least restrictive behavior support interventions.
• Provide real-time coaching and clinical support during behavioral escalations when appropriate.
• Participate in IBST meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, psychiatric consultations, and clinical reviews.
• Collaborate with Alta Regional Center service coordinators, DDS representatives, CCL licensing analysts, HCBS compliance reviewers, psychiatrists, medical providers, and residential leadership.
• Conduct incident review, post-incident analysis, and stabilization planning.
• Maintain, monitor, and fulfill assigned behavior consultation hours in accordance with Alta Regional Center authorizations, program requirements, and Advance Kids, Inc. expectations.
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation, including IBSPs and IEIPs, clinical summaries, monthly reports, and audit materials.
• The QBMP provides clinical supervision, oversight, and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) across all shifts, implementing behavior support services within Kala residential homes.
• Developing and implementing remediation and retraining plans with shift leads, when fidelity falls below established thresholds.
• Ensuring RBT and DSP implementation aligns with IBSPs and regulatory standards set by Alta Regional Center, DDS, CCL, HCBS Final Rule, and Title 17.
• Participate in Alta Regional Center audits and provide requested documentation within required timelines.
• Ensure IBSP review frequency meets regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Ensure documentation of any restrictive interventions follows required approval and oversight hierarchy.
• Monitor compliance with Title 17 and Community Care Licensing regulations in residential settings.
•  Ensure behavioral supports remain person-centered and consistent with HCBS Final Rule requirements.
• Participate in QBMP on-call rotation to provide clinical consultation during behavioral incidents.

Compensation:

• $95,000- $102,000/Annually
• Benefits:
  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • PTO accrual
  • Separate paid sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Annual performance-based compensation growth potential
  • Loyalty bonus every 5 years
  • Life & AD&D coverage at no cost to you
  • Comprehensive EAP—100% employer-funded
  • Tax-advantaged healthcare & dependent care FSAs

Why Advance Kids?

At Advance Kids, you'll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life. We foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. Every day offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Apply Today and Help Us Change Lives.