Behavior Support Specialist

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionWelcome to the award winning Behavioral Health Division of the Easterseals Blake Foundation! \ Easterseals Blake Foundation Behavioral Health programs have been recognized as a Center of Excellence in southern AZ by our Regional Behavioral Health Authority. Together we make a real difference in the lives of the Children, Families, and Adults in Southern Arizona whom we are proud to serve. We also can offer you an expert team of colleagues, a compassionate, supportive and hands-on leadership team plus the strength of an accredited center of Behavioral Excellence and recognition.The Behavior Support Specialist, will provide direct and indirect behavior support services in home and community environments to children or adults, and their families, caregivers, or professional service providers. The Behavior Support Specialist completes behavior assessments including Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), develops function-based treatment plans, and provides training for parents and caregivers on how to implement behavior intervention strategies based on FBA and ABC teaching plans. This position also completes Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessments and summary reports. The position has a flexible schedule to accommodate hours for members such as after school or day programs, school breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, etc.) and possible weekend hours. The Behavior Support Specialist should possess understanding of age appropriate behavioral interventions, child development and development across the life span, and knowledge of best practices when working with individuals with autism, I / DD, and trauma backgrounds.What Easterseals Offers : Team EnvironmentPayment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approvedTraining in evidence-based practicesFlexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)Pay differential for bilingual individualsEssential Duties and Responsibilities (with or without accommodation) : Complete FBA (Functional Behavior Assessments), ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) assessments, and other assessment activities as assigned.Create treatment plans for behavior intervention that are generated through consultation and assessment.Provide support to others through training and coaching in the use of behavior intervention strategies and follows treatment plans generated through consultation and assessment.Evaluates treatment progress and communicates treatment progress with the Child and Family Team (CFT) or Adult Recovery Team (ART).Collect data, complete and update progress monitoring measures, document observations and incidents.Provide support services that include : case management, personal assistance, family support, counseling, skills training, and other services to enrolled members.Perform crisis intervention and solution-focused interventions.Focus on the safety and well-being of the members and families in all aspects of work.Develop a culturally sensitive rapport and professional relationship with members, families and community partners.As assigned facilitate CFT / ART meetings in coordination with the treatment team to review progress / barriers and determine appropriateness and medical necessity of services.As assigned conduct updates on annual assessments and develop treatment plans in accordance with agency requirements.Maintain member records in accordance with agency requirements.Provide complete documentation and reporting of member behavioral heal th services in accordance with agency requirements.Attend and participate in all professional meetings and clinical staffing.Ensure services are provided in a culturally competent manner.Utilize supervision effectively, accept feedback in a professional manner, and accept responsibility for job performance.Maintain professionalism with staff, outside agencies and members at all times; represent EBF in a professional mannerAdhere to all EBF policies, procedures and protocols in addition to State / RHBA regulations.Understand and maintain sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parameters following HIPPA guidelines.Maintain EBF productivity, timelines and quality standards set forth by agency requirements.Attend required professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current research as well as effective approachesAs assigned facilitate or participate in staff trainingAny other duties as assigned based on the needs of the assigned work location.Required Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Background in child development, education, family studies, or related field.\