Role of the Behavior Specialist

Role of the Behavior Specialist A. Behavior Specialists are responsible for: 1. Participating in the development of the Behavior Support Plan with the Behavior Consultant; 2. Continued implementation of the Behavior Support Plan; 3. Collecting and analyzing data for the effectiveness of the Behavior Support Plan; 4. Adjusting or revising the strategies identified in the Behavior Support Plan as approved by the Behavior Consultant; 5. Providing face-to-face training on the Behavior Support Plan and implementation strategies to employees and other caregivers. This shall include training during meals, hygiene, and/or community activities, and evenings and weekends noted in the Behavior Support Plan as particularly challenging; 6. Monitoring agency provider employees and other caregivers on the implementation of the Behavior Support Plan; 7. Submitting documentation to the Behavior Consultant as specified in the Behavior Support Plan which documents progress toward successful implementation of the Behavior Support Plan; and 8. Consulting with the Behavior Consultant concerning changes in behavior.