Our Behavior Support Specialist job description includes the Administrative Assistant responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Behavior Support Specialist role
A Behavior Support Specialist is a professional who works with individuals with developmental and/or behavioral difficulties, to help them acquire the skills necessary to lead a successful and productive life. The role involves providing assessments and interventions, as well as developing behavior support plans and working closely with families, teachers and other professionals to ensure that the individual is reaching their full potential.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Behavior Support Specialist is to assist individuals in developing positive behavior strategies and techniques for addressing challenging behaviors. This involves assessing the individual's current behaviors, developing a behavior plan, providing education and support to the individual and their families, and monitoring progress. They may also provide consultation and training to other staff members to ensure proper implementation of the behavior plan. The ultimate goal is to help individuals reach their maximum potential and lead successful and productive lives.
Behavior Support Specialist Summary
The Behavior Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to individuals with behavioral challenges. This may include developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior plans, providing individualized instructional and behavior support plans, and providing assistance in crisis situations. The Behavior Support Specialist will work with individuals, families, and teams to ensure that progress is being made in a respectful, supportive, and ethical manner. The Behavior Support Specialist will also collaborate with other professionals to coordinate services. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Behavior Support Specialist Duties
- Provide direct behavioral assessment, intervention, and follow-up services to individuals with disabilities
- Develop and implement individual behavior support plans
- Facilitate collaborative problem-solving between individuals, families, and other professionals
- Collect and analyze behavioral data, prepare reports, and provide feedback to stakeholders
- Provide training and consultation to staff and families related to implementation of behavior support plans
Behavior Support Specialist Skills
- Ability to work with individuals with challenging behaviors
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Behavior Support Specialist Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
- Experience working with people with disabilities
Personal Traits
- Patience
- Empathy
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong understanding of behavior support strategies