Behavior Specialist

• Complete evaluations and detailed assessments of needs for individuals requiring a Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) or Restrictive Procedure Plan (RPP)
• Collect and evaluate behavioral data
• Observe individuals in various settings to develop BSPs/RPPs
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and support teams to develop BSPs/RPPs and positive interventions
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of presenting issues
• Develop individualized BSPs/RPPs that are Person Driven and reflect core clinical needs
• Train and mentor support/program staff, families, and team members
• Implement and monitor BSP/RPP activities and strategies
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze data on challenging strategies
• Maintain behavioral data tracking tools and create progress documentation using Excel
• Convey trends, progress, success, or the need to change approaches
• Review and revise BSPs/RPPs annually or when critical revisions are requested
• Collect BSP/RPP signatures electronically through DocuSign
• Schedule and facilitate annual BSP/RPP training with interdisciplinary teams
• Attend psychiatric, medical, and therapy appointments as needed
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team, Quarterly ISP, Human Rights Team, Human Rights Committee, and Positive Practices Review Committee meetings
• Protect individuals’ human rights and complete related summaries and documentation
• Document billable and non-billable time in SETWorks and complete required progress notes and summaries
• Submit monthly oversight information to supervisors
• Participate in supervision and mentoring meetings
• Review caseload and authorization tools and update teams on changes
• Submit complete and accurate documentation required by regulations, PDCS, and HIPAA
• Complete annual training requirements and follow up on correspondence, mailings, and filing

• Complete evaluations and detailed assessments for individuals needing a Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) or Restrictive Procedure Plan (RPP)
• Collect and evaluate behavioral data
• Observe individuals in various settings to develop BSPs/RPPs
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and teams to develop BSPs/RPPs
• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments of presenting issues
• Develop positive interventions addressing specific presenting issues
• Develop individualized BSPs/RPPs that are Person Driven and reflect core clinical needs
• Train and mentor support/program staff, families, and team members on behavior support plans
• Implement and monitor BSP/RPP activities and strategies
• Collect, organize, review, and analyze data on challenging behaviors and strategies
• Maintain behavioral data tracking tools and create progress documentation using Excel
• Review and revise BSPs/RPPs annually or when critical revisions are requested
• Collect BSP/RPP signatures electronically through DocuSign
• Schedule and facilitate annual BSP/RPP training with interdisciplinary teams
• Attend psychiatric, medical, and therapy appointments as needed
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team, Quarterly ISP, Human Rights Team, Human Rights Committee, and Positive Practices Review Committee meetings
• Complete human rights summaries and supporting documentation
• Collect feedback on individuals’ and team members’ experiences of supports and services
• Document billable and non-billable time in SETWorks, Progress Notes, and Monthly Progress Review Summary Notes
• Submit monthly oversight information to supervisors
• Participate in supervision and mentoring meetings
• Review ISP Caseload Tools and Authorization Spreadsheets
• Submit required documentation in compliance with regulations, PDCS policies, and HIPAA
• Follow up on correspondence, mailings, and filing as needed