Behavior Support Specialist

Nestvillage-LL; Youngtown (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestvillage LLC seeks a qualified Behavior Support Specialist to lead functional behavioral assessments and develop individualized Behavioral Treatment Plans (BTPs). You will coordinate PRC reviews, monitor progress, and guide staff on positive behavior support within Arizona DDD requirements.

The role requires collaboration with families, guardians, and service teams to promote person-centered care, dignity, and safety for adults with developmental disabilities across residential and community

Qualifications

• Experience conducting functional behavioral assessments and developing behavior treatment plans.
• Ability to coordinate PRC reviews and approvals per Arizona DDD requirements.
• Strong documentation, data collection, and compliance with privacy standards.
• Experience presenting plans to PRCs or answering rights-related questions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop/update Behavior Treatment Plans (BTPs).
• Coordinate plan submissions, PRC reviews, and required approvals.
• Monitor plans, evaluate progress, and adjust interventions.
• Train staff on plan implementation and de-escalation strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and review incidents.
• Collaborate with guardians, coordinators, and staff to ensure rights-focused care.
• Communicate progress and recommendations to improve safety and quality of life.

Skills

Functional behavioral assessments

Behavior Treatment Plans

PRC submissions

Documentation & reporting

Interpersonal collaboration

Positive behavior support

Trauma-informed care

Travel between locations

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

BCBA certification (preferred)

Licensed Behavior Analyst (preferred)

Licensed Psychologist (preferred)

Tools

Arizona DDD requirements familiarity

Job description

About Nestvillage LLC

Nestvillage LLC is a mission-driven provider of residential and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities throughoutArizona. We are committed to providing individualized, person-centeredcare that promotes dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.We are seeking a qualified and experienced Behavior Support Specialistto support our members through the development, implementation,monitoring, and revision of individualized Behavior Treatment Plans(BTPs). This position plays an important role in ensuring behavioralsupports are clinically appropriate, person-centered, rights-focused, andaligned with applicable Arizona Department of Economic Security Divisionof Developmental Disabilities (DDD) requirements.

Position Overview

The Behavior Support Specialist will oversee behavioral assessments andtreatment planning for members receiving services through NestvillageLLC. This individual will collaborate with members, guardians orresponsible persons, DDD support coordinators, planning teams, housemanagers, direct support professionals, and the Quality Assurance andCompliance team to develop effective behavioral strategies and promotepositive outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals withdevelopmental disabilities, knowledge of functional behavioral assessmentsand behavior plan development, and familiarity with Arizona DDDrequirements and Program Review Committee (PRC) procedures.

• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and develop, review, andupdate individualized Behavior Treatment Plans (BTPs).
• Coordinate behavior plan submissions, PRC reviews, and requiredapprovals in accordance with applicable Arizona DDD requirements.
• Monitor behavior plans, evaluate member progress, and recommendadjustments to support positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager tosupport staff training and consistent implementation of behaviorplans.
• Provide guidance to house managers and Direct SupportProfessionals on positive behavior support and de-escalationstrategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, review behavior-related incidents,and ensure timely follow-up on behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with members, guardians, support coordinators, andinternal leadership to promote individualized, person-centered care.
• Communicate progress, identify areas of concern, and recommendimprovements to support member safety, rights, and quality of life.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professionalcompetence necessary to perform the duties of the position and must meetany applicable licensing, credentialing, and regulatory requirements fortheir assigned responsibilities.

Additional qualifications include:

• Current Article 9 and PROUD or Prevention and Support training, orwillingness to complete required training within the applicabletimeframe.
• Completion of the DDD Behavior Plan Writing Workshop, orwillingness to complete the workshop within 90 days of hire, ifrequired.
• A valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to travel between assigned service locations.
• Experience developing behavior plans for submission to an ArizonaDDD Program Review Committee.
• Experience presenting behavior plans to a PRC or responding tohuman rights oversight questions.
• Experience with positive behavior support, trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and individuals with co-occurring developmentaldisabilities and mental health needs.
• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities inresidential or community-based settings.
• Relevant experience in functional behavioral assessments, behaviorplan development, or positive behavior support.
• Knowledge of person-centered approaches to supporting individualswith developmental disabilities.
• Ability to develop measurable behavioral goals, identify replacement skills, and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Strong written communication, documentation, organizational, andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with members, families, guardians,support coordinators, and direct support staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive memberinformation appropriately.
• Ability to travel to assigned Nestvillage homes and service locationsthroughout Arizona.
• Ability to satisfy applicable background screening and fingerprintclearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred and will be considered whenevaluating candidates:

• Current Arizona licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst, with BoardCertified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, as applicable.
• Current Arizona licensure as a psychologist.
• Current Arizona licensure as a Behavioral Health Professional, withtraining or experience in applied behavior analysis or positivebehavior support.
• A master's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, specialeducation, or a related field, combined with relevant experience infunctional behavioral assessments and behavior plan development.
• At least two years of experience developing functional behavioralassessments and behavior plans for individuals with developmentaldisabilities.

Candidates with relevant education, equivalent professional experience, orother applicable credentials are encouraged to apply. All candidates mustsatisfy the minimum qualifications and any credentialing requirementsapplicable to the specific duties they will perform.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Complete assessments, plan reviews, and required revisions withinestablished deadlines.
• Ensure applicable plans receive required approvals and informedconsent before implementation.
• Ensure staff are trained and training is documented before theyimplement assigned plans.
• Monitor active behavior plans regularly and use behavioral data toguide treatment decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential memberinformation.
• Communicate emerging risks, compliance concerns, and urgentbehavioral needs promptly.
• Demonstrate progress toward individualized behavioral goals andpositive member outcomes.
• Maintain clear communication and organized documentation tosupport continuity of care.

Employment Arrangement

This position may be structured as part-time employment or anindependent contractor engagement, depending on the company's needs, the candidate's qualifications, and the anticipated caseload.

Workload and scheduling will be determined based on the number of activebehavior plans, assessment referrals, required site visits, PRC meetings, and ongoing monitoring responsibilities. The position requires travel to Nestvillage service locations throughout Arizona as assigned.

Independent contractors must satisfy applicable contractual, professionalcredentialing, and professional liability insurance requirements.