Hybrid Behavior Specialist bei Prospectus Associates Inc.

Position Title: Behavior Specialist 

Department: Healthcare Services 

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer 

FLSA Status: Exempt  

*Competitive Salary

 POSITION SUMMARY 

The Behavior Specialist will function with autonomy, integrity, diplomacy and  professionalism within the guidelines established by ProBerco. The Behavior Specialist will promote the wellbeing of the human aspect of this organization and administer the  principles of short- and long-range planning to anticipate and avoid any issues. The Behavior Specialist will promote ProBerco in a highly professional manner and will  function in the highest stature when dealing with employees, individuals, families, and  any outside entities.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Complete evaluation/detailed assessment of needs for individuals needing Behavior Support Plan (BSP) or a Restrictive Procedure Plan (RPP). Collect and evaluate  behavioral data. Observe individuals 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, or elopement, etc.). Partner with the individual, their family, and  their team in order to develop positive interventions to address specific presenting  issues. 

2. 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. 

3. Develop and assist Directors in completing mental health plans and/or Social  Emotional Environmental Plans (SEEPS). 

4. Train and mentor/support staff, families and team members on the individual’s  behavior support plan and the individual preference for supports. 

5. Implement activities and strategies identified in the individual’s BSP/RPP. 

6. Monitor implementation of BSP/RPP. 

7. Collect, organize, review, and analyze data on challenging strategies. Maintain and  update individuals’ behavioral data tracking tools/create progress documentation  utilizing Excel and convey trends, progress, success or the need to change  approaches. 

8. 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. Collect BSP/RPP signatures electronically through  DocuSign. Partner with interdisciplinary teams to schedule and facilitate annual  training on BSP/RPP. 

9. Attend (as required/virtually) psychiatric, medical, and therapy appointments as  needed for consumers. 

10. Participate as needed in Interdisciplinary Team and Quarterly ISP meetings. 

11. 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 the Director that all necessary documentation is complete/accurate. 

12. Participate in various County Positive Practices Review Committee (PPRC) upon  request. 

13. Collects feedback on the individual and team members’ experiences of the supports  and services provided.  

14. Complete accurate documentation of billable/non-billable time in EHR, Progress  Notes (PN), and monthly Progress Review Summary Notes (MPRSN)  daily/weekly/monthly for every individual on BSS caseload. 

15. Submit required monthly oversight information to supervisors. 

16. Participate in necessary Supervision/mentoring meeting with supervisor

 COMPETENCIES 

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and  analyze information skillfully. 

• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and  demonstrate a willingness to try new things. Support the competence of other  members of the corporation in all situations. 

• Math – demonstrate the ability to utilize basic math principles. 

• Oral Communication – speak clearly and persuasively in positive as well as negative  situations. 

• Written Communication – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical  data accurately, create, read and interpret written information. 

• Planning and organizing – prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently. 

• Quality Control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to  ensure quality. 

• Adaptability – adapt to anticipated and unanticipated changes in the work  environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays,  or unexpected events.   

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social  Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology or PA Behavior  Specialist License. 

2. Completed training in conducting Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive  Behavior Support. 

3. Five (5) years of behavior support services experience. 

4. Knowledge of Positive Approaches, Person Centered Thinking, and Trauma  Informed Care. 

5. Experience with facilitating in group of staff mentoring programs. 

6. Valid PA driver’s license. 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an  employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Behavior Specialist position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with  disabilities to perform the essential functions described in the position. 

• Safety precautions are observed to reduce incidents of risk factors for a typical  residential/office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. 

• The Behavior Specialist might be required to sit at a meeting table or desk for a long  period of time. 

• May be required to reach, lift, bend, stand, stoop, twist, climb steps, and drive a  vehicle. 

• The Behavior Specialist will work mostly in an office or group home setting. 

ProBerco is an Equal Opportunity Employer