BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

About the role

The Behavior Specialist provides clinically oriented behavior support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. The position involves working closely with clinical, programmatic, residential and day support staff to develop holistic behavioral treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluation / detailed assessment of needs for individuals needing a Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) or a Restrictive Procedure Plan (RPP)
• Collect and evaluate behavioral data
• Observe individual in various settings for the purpose of developing a BSP/RPP
• Collaborate with the individual, their family, and their team for the purpose of developing a BSP/RPP
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of presenting issues (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior, law offending behavior, elopement etc.)
• Partner with the individual, their family, and their team in order to develop positive interventions to address specific presenting issues
• Develop individualized BSP/RPP
• Ensure that all support plans are Person Driven, integrate Practice Based Evidence and reflect the core clinical needs of the individual
• Train and mentor support/program staff, families and team members on the individual’s behavior support plan and the individual’s preference for supports
• Implement activities and strategies identified in the individual’s BSP/RPP
• Maintain and update individuals’ behavioral data tracking tools/create progress documentation utilizing excel and convey trends, progress, success or the need to change approaches
• Review and revise BSP/RPP annually for each individual at Individual Support Plan (ISP) Annual Review or whenever a Critical Revision (CR) is requested by the individual’s supports team
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to schedule and facilitate annual training on BSP/RPP
• Attend (as required / virtually) psychiatric, medical, and therapy appointments as needed for consumers
• Participate as needed in Interdisciplinary Team and Quarterly ISP meetings
• Ensure / Protect all individual’s human rights
• Participate in ongoing Human Rights Team (HRT) Reviews
• Complete the individual(s) HRT Summary and necessary supporting documentation
• Participate in various County Human Rights Committee (HRC) Reviews
• Complete the necessary supporting documentation and coordinate with Regional Director that all necessary documentation is complete/accurate
• Participate in various County Positive Practices Review Committee (PPRC) upon request
• Collects feedback on the individual and team members’ experiences of the supports and services provided
• Complete accurately documentation of billable/non-billable time in SETWorks, Progress Notes (PN) and Monthly Progress Review Summary Notes (MPRSN) daily/weekly/monthly for every individual on BSS caseload
• Submit required monthly oversight information to supervisors
• Participate in necessary supervision/mentoring meeting with supervisor
• Review ISP Caseload Tool monthly for accuracy
• Update the team on any changes in need in Authorization Spreadsheets
• Timely submit proper, complete and accurate required documentation/ paperwork as required by State and Federal Regulations, PDCS, and HIPAA
• Follow up on correspondence/mailings/filing as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other health related fields. Will consider candidates with a Bachelors degree who are completing their Master's Degree or candidates with a Bachelors degree and relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with MH/IDD consumers
• Knowledge and experience with: Positive Approaches, Dual Diagnosis, Person Centered Thinking, Trauma Informed Care, group facilitation and staff mentoring a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing, documentation, and record keeping skills; particular emphasis on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and written behavioral/treatment plans
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented

Benefits

Competitive salary $55,000-65,000/year

Paid Training & Career Advancement

A Great Team Environment

DailyPay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it

Great medical and wellness plans