Behavior Specialist Data Collector - Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania

Behavioral specialists must meet the professional education or licensure criteria in sets of requirements: · Bachelor's Degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied ...

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Behavioral specialists must meet the professional education or licensure criteria in sets of requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology, or who is a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker (Master's level or higher) or who has a Pennsylvania Behavioral Specialist License.

In addition to the education and licensing criteria above, behavioral specialists must also meet the following standards:

· Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA).

· Complete training in conducting and using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA).

· Complete training in Positive Behavioral Support.

Behavior Support Specialist Data Collector job duties:

• Help Behavior Specialist with data collection, trend analysis, and work with individuals and staff. 
• Focuses on gathering and analyzing information about individuals' behaviors, often within a therapeutic or educational setting.
• Systematically records specific instances of targeted behaviors, their frequency, duration and context, to assess progress and effectiveness or interventions.
• Observing and recording behaviors, often using specific tools and methods (e.g. frequency counts, durations recording, intervals recording).
• Accurately entering data into appropriate systems (e.g., paper-based, electronic) and maintaining organized records.
• Analyzing collected data to monitor individual progress towards goals and identify areas where adjustments may be needed.
• Working with other professionals (e.g., therapists, teachers, supervisors) to discuss data and treatment plans.
• Complete the FBA in cooperation with the individual and members of the support team and supporting documentation.  

The behavior support component of the individual plan shall include:

The specific behavior to be addressed.

An assessment of the behavior, including the suspected reason for the behavior and the outcome desired.

A target date to achieve the outcome.

Types of restrictive procedures that may be used and the circumstances under which the procedures may be used.

The amount of time the restrictive procedure may be applied.

The name of the staff person responsible for monitoring and documenting progress with the behavior support component of the individual plan.

If a physical restraint will be used or if a restrictive procedure will be used to modify an individual's rights in § relating to content of the individual plan) the behavior support component of the individual plan shall be developed by a professional who has a recognized degree, certification or license relating to behavior support.

· Present for review and approval any plans with a restrictive component to the appropriate human rights review committee or coordinate with a Program Specialist to meet with the human rights review committee.

· Review plan with the individual and update plans as needed.

· Train staff in the implementation of the support plan.

· Monitor the implementation of the plan through documentation review and regular team meetings.

· Monitor individual and staff in homes to ensure BSP is being implemented properly.

· Track behaviors of concern noting potential triggers, intensity, duration, and frequency.

· Compile monthly and quarterly reviews.

· Present restrictive plans at least every six months to the restrictive review committee.

· Be available to staff to address questions and concerns relative to behavior, health, and safety.

· Train staff on the symptomology of the various diagnoses that the individuals they support live with.

· Willingness to work inside group homes should the need arise.

· Perform other duties as required.

· Keep all information concerning the company and the individuals/ coworkers confidential.

· Maintain a professional relationship with staff and individuals.  Will provide guidance and answer questions in a polite, timely manner. 

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