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Regional Behavior Specialist- Atlanta

Job Description:

Supporting individuals with behavior challenges in the community, this position will be responsible for contributing to the oversight and support of a statewide regional behavioral support system in Georgia. Under the supervision of the Regional Behavior Analyst (RBA) will work with the Office of Developmental Disabilities and the Regional Field Office staff, responsible for assessment of service needs in behavior supports. To work with staff statewide to develop understanding of a variety of methods to improve behavior; to provide clinical assessment of behavior support needs, and to monitor behavior programming of DD service providers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs initial, updates, and annual clinical assessments of behavior support needs of assigned consumers to facilitate further evaluation, behavior plan development, and program monitoring.
Prepares and submits required reports and other documentation to the supervisor and field office within required time frames.
Participates in monthly supervisions with the Regional Behavior Analyst
Serves as a member of a professional/multi-disciplinary team for recipients of intellectual and developmental disability services.
Completes clinical assessments of need for behavior support services by interviewing professional and direct care staff, reviewing individual?s goals, progress documentation, relevant behavioral data, and behavior support plans.