Behavior Support Coordinator

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may be required to work a flexible schedule)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:     Behavior Support Services Supervisor 

DEPARTMENT:                        Services and Supports

SPECIFICATIONS:

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities the job incumbent shall always comply with all Board policies, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

55%      Behavior Support

              Identifies and recommend supports to the team which may include referral to other community resources, traditional behavioral interventions, trauma informed supports or other recommendations which may minimize the need to use restrictive measures.    

Assess the behavior support needs of the county and makes recommendations for policy and procedure changes.  Ensures compliance with departmental regulations.  

              Develops behavioral strategies as a part of the assessment process to address risk behavior to be integrated into the individual support plan.

              Provides technical assistance and training to agency provider staff, and family regarding behavior support.

              Facilitates annual reviews of plans with restrictions with the Human Rights Committee.

25%      Behavioral Assessment & Monitoring

              Makes recommendations to ISP teams for improvements to plans that could result in lessening or elimination of restrictive measures procedures or rights restrictions. Involves the help of outside resources to collaborate on difficult issues. 

              Performs 90-day reviews of all plans which include restrictive measures as part of behavior supports. Reviews are conducted with the individual, parents, providers of services and guardians as appropriate.

              Performs assessments of individual behavioral patterns through interview, observations, record review and other appropriate assessment process to determine potential causes of risk behavior for the development of appropriate strategies to improve adaptive function.

15%      Training

              May be asked to provide/participate in activities internal and external to the agency. Participates in and provides in-service training as may be required.

              Provides presentations and information concerning the Board, department, and work unit in accordance with Board philosophy and mission. May be asked to provide/participate in activities internal and external to the agency.  Participates in and provides in-service training as may be required.

Provides organizational approved training for agency and private providers. 

Provides training on behavior supports to all members of the team to support appropriate implementation of recommended supports.

5%         Other

              Identifies and prioritizes situations for placement of behavior technician to provide intensive coaching for application of the recommended behavioral supports and strategies.

Maintains confidentiality of records, information and program mattes.

              As necessary, complies with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.

              Performs other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher 
• Certification as a Behavior Technician, BCBA or BCaBA preferred or minimum of three years of paid, full-time (or equivalent) experience developing and/or implementing behavioral support and/or risk reduction strategies or plans.
• Eligible for, obtains and maintains required DODD certification.
• Knowledge of a variety of individual assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and insurance billing procedures.
• Maintains a valid Ohio Driver's license and a driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• May be requested to work abnormal hours based on service needs.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skills in:  verbal and written presentation, bookkeeping, organization, time management, interviewing, handling sensitive and confidential information, public relations and personal intercommunications and computer programs.
• Has the ability to present behavioral data in ways which are understandable, effective, and statistically accurate.   Specifically, must have the ability to create data tracking methods, summarize the results, and create graphs and other visual tools to present data in an understandable way.
• May use personal vehicle to transport clients and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For Purposes of 42 USC 12101 and OAC 4112-5-08:

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT COORDINATOR

1. Oversees behavior support component of the FCBDD. Assesses behavior support needs and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.  Provides technical assistance as needed.

2. Prepares and maintains accurate records, files, correspondence, reports and other documents.

3. Assures program compliance with all applicable laws, statues, rules, regulations, codes, standards, and agency policy.

4. Reviews Resolution of Complaints, Bill of Rights, Confidentiality and other policies with individuals requesting services.

5. Maintains, a valid Ohio Driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.

6. Develops, implements and evaluates behavior supports services and compliance.

7. Complies with professional ethical standards

8. Maintains and follows policies on confidentiality.

9. Participates in conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, and on committees.

10. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

11. Shall comply with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules or Orders through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.

12. Complies with the Individual Bill of Rights.

13. Acts in the best interest of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Salary : $25