QUALIFIED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Job Details: Job Location: Kala House Verano - Elverta, CA, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $95000.00Salary/year, Reports to: Senior Clinical Director Departments: Kala Residential Homes (Kala House Senior, Kala House Junior, Kala Springs, and affiliated CCH homes)Status: Full-time Locations: Greater Sacramento Area, variedFLSA: Exempt Last Revision: 03/02/2026 Job Summary:The QBMP develops, implements, monitors, and revises Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individual EmergencyIntervention Plans (IEIPs) for residents residing in Kala residential homes. The QBMP ensures services promote residentsafety, independence, dignity, and quality of life while meeting regulatory standards set forth by Alta Regional Center, theDepartment 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), fidelitymonitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and crisis support within residential settings.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individual Emergency InterventionPlans (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.• Conduct regular in-home observations within Kala residential settings.• 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 compliancereviewers, psychiatrists, medical providers, and residential leadership.• Ensure behavior support procedures uphold resident rights, dignity, autonomy, and least restrictive practices consistent withHCBS standards.• 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.• Track and document consultation hours to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with authorized service levels.• Maintain accurate clinical schedules, documentation, and billing records related to consultation services.• Ensure timely completion of required documentation, including IBSPs and IEIPs, clinical summaries, monthly reports, andaudit materials.• Maintain accurate documentation within Central Reach and other required systems.Supervision and Staff DevelopmentThe QBMP provides clinical supervision, oversight, and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and DirectSupport Professionals (DSPs) across all shifts, implementing behavior support services within Kala residential homes.Responsibilities include:• Providing direct clinical supervision to RBTs in accordance with BACB supervision requirements, when applicable.• Conducting supervision sessions that include direct observation, performance feedback, and competency evaluation.• Providing Behavior Skills Training (BST), including instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback.• Conducting IBSP fidelity observations and maintaining minimum implementation fidelity thresholds of 80% or higher.• Developing and implementing remediation and retraining plans with shift leads, when fidelity falls below establishedthresholds.• Ensuring RBT and DSP implementation aligns with IBSPs and regulatory standards set by Alta Regional Center, DDS, CCL,HCBS Final Rule, and Title 17.• Supporting staff in safely responding to behavioral escalations and crisis situations.• Maintaining documentation of supervision, competency assessments, and training activities.Kala-Specific Clinical and Compliance Responsibilities• Maintain assigned consultation caseloads and ensure delivery of authorized consultation hours.• 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.• Provide crisis stabilization consultation and post-incident review recommendations.  Other Competencies or Skills:LEADERSHIPIntegrityAbility to be honest and has internal guiding principles that are not compromised. Treats others with respect. RepresentsKala and Advance Kids, Inc. philosophy. Represents self and company in a professional manner. Understands, adheres to, andimplements all company policies and procedures. Ability to attend and be punctual to meetings. Ability to maintain resident,employee and company confidentiality. CommunicationDemonstrates excellent communication skills, including public speaking, clinical consultation, and professional writing.Effectively organizes and presents clinical, behavioral, and regulatory information in a clear, concise, and understandablemanner within IBSPs, clinical reports, and consultation documentation. Maintains professional, respectful, and effectivecommunication with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), residential leadership,interdisciplinary team members, and external entities including Alta Regional Center, DDS, Community Care Licensing(CCL), and HCBS representatives. Clearly communicates behavior support procedures, expectations, and clinical feedback to staff to ensure accurate and safeimplementation of IBSPs. Provides timely guidance and consultation to residential teams to support resident stability andsafety. Responds to emails, phone calls, and consultation requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours when not on leave, or soonerwhen urgent or related to resident safety or regulatory compliance). Communicates staff performance concerns, clinical risks,and program needs through the appropriate supervisory chain. Seeks supervisory guidance and approval when required andensures supervising clinicians and program leadership are kept informed of significant clinical developments, incidents, andcompliance-related matters. RelationshipsDemonstrates the ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs),Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), residential leadership, peers, and interdisciplinary team members through effectiveinterpersonal and group communication. Fosters a collaborative team environment built on trust, mutual respect, andprofessionalism. Promotes a supportive and solution-oriented culture while maintaining a professional, calm, and positivedemeanor, particularly during clinical challenges or behavioral escalations. Persuasion/InfluenceAbility to effectively influence and guide Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), andteam members in the consistent implementation of behavior support procedures through clinical expertise, professionalcredibility, and collaborative communication. Promotes staff buy-in and adherence to IBSPs and regulatory requirements byproviding clear rationale, coaching, and supportive feedback while maintaining a respectful and professional approach. AdaptabilityDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing resident needs, clinical priorities, regulatory requirements,and residential environments. Effectively adjusts clinical recommendations and consultation strategies based on data,observation, and team feedback. Embraces change as an opportunity to improve resident outcomes and programeffectiveness. Actively seeks, accepts, and applies supervisory and interdisciplinary feedback to enhance clinicalperformance and service quality. AccountabilityMaintains full accountability for assigned clinical responsibilities, consultation hours, and the development, implementation,and monitoring of Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs). Accepts responsibility for clinical decisions, recommendations,and outcomes, and actively participates in problem-solving when challenges arise. Maintains a solution-oriented approach andavoids blame, focusing instead on improving resident outcomes and staff implementation. Follows organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and supervisory direction. Establishes and works toward measurableclinical goals for residents and program improvement. Actively applies supervisory and interdisciplinary feedback to improveperformance and service quality. Communicates promptly with supervisors regarding clinical concerns, barriers to progress,significant behavioral changes, safety risks, or notable improvements to ensure appropriate clinical oversight and continuity of care. Teamwork Demonstrates the ability to build, support, and strengthen interdisciplinary teams through professional collaboration, clinical leadership, and mutual respect. Effectively balances leadership and collaboration roles, providing clear clinical direction while remaining receptive to input from residential staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members. Works cooperatively with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), residential leadership, and external providers to ensure consistent and effective implementation of behavior support services. Addresses team conflict professionally and constructively, maintaining focus on resident safety, clinical integrity, and positive outcomes. Encourages open, respectful communication and values diverse perspectives while promoting a cohesive and supportive team environment. Coaching and Development Demonstrates the ability to effectively train, coach, and mentor Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in the implementation of Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs), Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIPs) and behavior support procedures. Uses Behavior Skills Training (BST), including instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback, to build staff competence and confidence. Encourages staff to develop their clinical skills and professional capabilities while providing ongoing guidance and support. Seeks consultation when appropriate and actively pursues ongoing professional development to maintain and expand clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge. Decision-making Demonstrates the ability to review and analyze behavioral, clinical, and environmental data to make informed, ethical, and clinically appropriate decisions. Identifies relevant information, evaluates risk and safety considerations, and implements effective solutions that promote resident stability and well-being. Exercises sound clinical judgment in both routine and urgent situations while adhering to IBSPs, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. Seeks supervisory consultation when necessary to support safe and effective decision-making. Cognitive Attributes Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess behavioral needs and develop effective behavior support strategies. Ability to analyze complex behavioral patterns, identify contributing variables, and implement appropriate interventions. Exhibits the capacity to learn quickly, integrate new clinical and regulatory information, and apply knowledge effectively within residential settings. Uses analytical and creative thinking to address behavioral challenges while maintaining regulatory compliance and person-centered care. Social Attributes Demonstrates strong interpersonal and professional social skills necessary for effective clinical consultation and team collaboration. Exhibits effective communication, social awareness, and professional judgment when interacting with residents, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), residential leadership, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Demonstrates effective persuasion, coaching, and negotiation skills to support staff adherence to Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and regulatory requirements. Promotes collaboration, team cohesion, and relationship-building across residential and clinical teams. Exhibits behavioral flexibility and professional composure, with the ability to adjust communication style and clinical approach as appropriate to the situation while maintaining integrity, credibility, and clear clinical direction. Demonstrates multicultural awareness, cultural humility, and sensitivity when working with residents, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.Supervision:Prior supervisory experience is preferred. The Qualified Behavior Management Professional (QBMP) is responsible forproviding clinical supervision, training, and direction to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Direct SupportProfessionals (DSPs) implementing behavior support services. This includes ongoing supervision, competency assessment,fidelity monitoring, and clinical guidance to ensure the accurate and safe implementation of Individual Behavior SupportPlans (IBSPs) and compliance with Alta Regional Center, DDS, CCL, HCBS, and Title 17 requirements.Qualifications: