Behavior Specialist-Waivered Services

Job DetailsJob Location: 3301 BUCKEYE ROAD SUITE 700 - ATLANTA, GA 30341Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: MorningTo provide specialized, professional-level consultation to adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on reducing challenging behaviors while fostering positive, community-based growth. To create individualized support plans, train caregivers and data-driven strategies to improve the quality of life for our individuals.


Design and write individualized Behavior Support Plan that focuses on positive reinforcement, skill acquisition and environmental modifications.
Develop proactive strategies to minimize triggers and reactive strategies for safe crisis management.
 
Provide direct, on-sight training to caregivers, family members and DSPs on the implementation of the BSP.
Conduct field checks to ensure staff are following the plan exactly as written and provide corrective coaching when necessary.
Provide direct training on proper documentation in Therap for DSPs
Ensure all BSPs are current, reviewed annually, and updated immediately following significant clinical changes or environmental shifts.
Audit and maintain individual EMR to ensure that the most recent, approved versions of BSPs are accurately uploaded and accessible to all service providers.

Qualifications
Requires Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or a related field with specific coursework (one is psychometric testing, two in behavior analysis/intervention) and must have one year of professional experience in developing behavior plan for individuals with IDD
OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including one course in psychometric testing and two courses in behavioral science and must have two years of professional experience creating behavioral plans for IDD population
BCBA or BCaBA certification
CPR/First Aid
Valid Driver’s License
Personal car insurance with liability