Behavior Specialist
THE BFAIR WAY – Inspiring Abilities, Creating Limitless Possibilities:
We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through a dedication to excellence; diverse service options; safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Behavior Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting with the development of behavior plans, psychotropic medication treatment plan and data collection systems, working with direct care staff and managers to enhance understanding and proper utilization of plans, and ensuring that individuals served receive appropriate and consistent support and guidance needed to achieve their own personal goals and to develop necessary skills and healthy behaviors. The Behavior Specialist also collaborates with outside agencies to assist with collaborative treatment goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Treat each individual, co-worker, supervisor and others with the respect and dignity due every human being, and adhere to the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) Human Rights
Standards and the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s (DPPC) Mandated Reporter
Guidelines around physical and emotional abuse, including the timely reporting of violations.
2. Attend ISP meetings as requested, assist in the development of plans focused on the unique needs and goals of each individual, facilitate the development of behaviorally related implementation strategies/teaching plans, and supervise the training on, and implementation/documentation of, these programs in conjunction with site supervisors on an ongoing basis.
3. Act as an appropriate role model through dress, speech, and actions both in the home and community to foster appropriate social relationships and skill development.
4. Maintain communication with the Brien Center for all medication reviews and creation of scheduling for all appointments.
5. Receive input regarding behavioral needs and interpret resulting behavioral treatment plans to each individual served and/or family/guardian(s), as appropriate.
6. Consult with site staff and other team members, as needed, or requested, with regard to specific and general behavioral needs of the individuals served.
7. Review observation and recording data in all applicable sites and provide feedback to staff as requested.
8. Cooperatively maintain lines of communication with the individuals served, their families/guardian(s), team members, consultants, and other pertinent BFAIR personnel, as appropriate, to ensure integration of services and quality programming.
9. Perform crisis intervention as needed and related follow-up with team members to facilitate consistent 24-hour implementation and optimal success for the program participant.
10. Maintain accurate and complete records, reports and data necessary to meet the requirements of DDS, CARF, BFAIR, and any other certifying or regulatory agency.
11. Participate on all assigned agency-wide committees as assigned.
12. Arrange all staff PTO time off requests with Vice President of Clinical Services. Vacation time must be requested at least two weeks prior to the desired date(s). In the case of illness, you must call out to your supervisor two hours prior to the start of your shift.
13. Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings as assigned; work shifts as assigned. Shifts may not be changed unless permission is received from supervisor prior to change.
14. Required to maintain certifications in all agency mandated trainings.
15. Accurately documents all hours worked on the Agency electronic time management system. All timesheets must be submitted timely for approval which act as your electronic signature and approval. Time sheets should reflect employee’s assigned scheduled unless prior approval was given by supervisor to alter assigned schedule.
16. Responsible for maintaining current certification(s) including but not limited to START, CPR/FA, and MAP (if applicable to position).
17. Responsible for completing all training assigned in electronic Learning Management System on time or attending any scheduled training. If unable to complete or attend it is the employee’s responsibility to obtain prior authorization/permission to re-schedule training from Supervisor and notify Human Resources.
18. Responsible for routinely checking electronic communications; including but not limited to time off management, BFAIR email, BFAIR portal, and electronic LMS system. These systems should be checked each shift your work.
19. Meet with Director of Clinical Services or designee monthly for individual supervision; attend staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
20. Adhere to agency/personnel policies, DDS regulations, follow emergency procedures and maintain individual’s confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
21. The agency reserves the right to revise existing schedules and/or program sites assignments, with notice due to the changing needs of the individuals served and program(s).
22. Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services and/or designee.