Behavior Specialist

Beacon Specialized Living•Scranton, PA

38d

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist plays a critical role in providing specialized behavioral support services to individuals across various settings. This position involves developing and implementing individualized behavior intervention plans and providing training and support to Care Team Staff. The Behavior Specialist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and consistent application of behavior support strategies. Key responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating the progress of individuals, conducting data analysis, and adjusting intervention plans as needed. The Behavior Specialist is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and addressing challenging behaviors through evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

Meets with individuals supported as assigned to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
Acts as a member of a team addressing significant behavioral and/or medical changes in consumers and regularly reviews and revises the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and any related support guidelines or restrictive procedures plans with input from key persons such as the supported individual, other care team members, and external stakeholders.
Trains staff directly working with the consumer to implement the BSP; may model how to work with the consumer and directly intervene when challenging behavior occurs. May assist with general training of staff regarding behavior management.
Participates in monthly clinical/behavioral consultation meetings with residential managers and direct service providers
Develops and implements multi-site crisis management and behavioral management support services including on-site staff support, as well as hands on crisis management assistance if required. May be available by phone when emergencies occur; may assist in person.
Provides support and debriefing to staff and individuals supported following incidents, including conducting post-crisis management services reviews and consultation.
Compiles internal and external reports as required; analyzes data and makes recommendations.
Maintains comprehensive notes and tracking records as required.
Participate in team and agency staff meetings and required in service training sessions. Regularly communicates and meets with Supervisor.
Ensure program records are properly maintained, and reports are prepared and submitted on time, including but not limited to, time and attendance and electronic case records. Enters data into an electronic consumer database each day of work.
Assists in communicating with family members and friends of the individuals supported as appropriate.
Participates in inter-agency meetings for the supported individual and assists with the development of outcomes and goals.
Assists with resident abuse and neglect assessment issues and communicate findings with home manager, compliance, clinical and operations’ leadership. Cooperates regarding investigations and inspections.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Adhere to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.
Performs On-Call as required.