**Overview:**
As a Behavior Specialist, you will serve a crucial role in supporting individuals with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, or mental health disorders. Your expertise in behavioral analysis, intervention strategies, and therapeutic techniques will help clients develop adaptive behaviors and improve their quality of life. By collaborating with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, you will implement person-centered approaches to promote positive behavioral changes and enhance overall well-being.
Benefits:
80% Health Dental and Vision paid by Employer
100% Wyoming Retirement
$40,000.00 Life Insurance Policy
Paid Sick Leave one day per month
Access to 457 and 403b
Training and Travel
**Responsibilities:**
1. **Behavioral Assessment and Analysis:**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify behavioral patterns, triggers, and antecedents.
- Utilize behavioral observation techniques and functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to analyze the underlying causes of challenging behaviors.
- Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information and develop a holistic understanding of the individual's needs.
2. **Individualized Behavior Support Plans:**
- Develop personalized behavior support plans based on assessment findings and functional analysis.
- Design interventions and strategies to address challenging behaviors, promote skill acquisition, and increase adaptive functioning.
- Incorporate evidence-based practices, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA), positive behavior support (PBS), and trauma-informed care, into behavior support plans.
3. **Implementation and Monitoring:**
- Provide direct support and coaching to clients, caregivers, and support staff in implementing behavior support plans.
- Monitor and track progress towards behavioral goals and objectives, adjusting interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of interventions and make recommendations for modifications or enhancements.
4. **Training and Education:**
- Deliver training sessions and workshops to educate clients, families, and support teams on behavioral strategies, crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and positive reinforcement.
- Empower clients and caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage challenging behaviors proactively and promote independence.
5. **Collaboration and Consultation:**
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, educators, healthcare professionals, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care and support for clients.
- Consult with schools, residential facilities, and community organizations to develop inclusive environments and implement behavior management strategies.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to colleagues, providing guidance on best practices in behavioral intervention and support.
6. **Documentation and Reporting:**
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of client assessments, behavior support plans, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Adhere to legal and ethical standards regarding confidentiality and documentation practices.
- Prepare written reports and summaries for regulatory agencies, funding sources, and other stakeholders as required.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, mental health challenges, or behavioral disorders.
- Proficiency in conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans.
- Knowledge of applied behavior analysis principles and evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt interventions to meet the unique needs and preferences of clients and families.
- Commitment to ethical practice and cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
- Computer proficiency for documentation and data analysis purposes.
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