POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANNING
Formulating Better Strategies for Overcoming Problem Behavior
Goals of Positive Behavior Support:
- To Support People with Disabilities
- Enjoy Life
- Live a Typical Life
- Be as Independent as Possible
- Overcome Problem Behavior
Qualifications & Referral Process
To be considered for services, individuals must have an intellectual/developmental disability and must be receiving Medicaid PASSE services.
With Medicaid PASSE services, the individual is provided care coordination, in which the Care Coordinator who is employed by the PASSE will manage the individual’s case and services they receive. The Care Coordinator completes a Risk Mitigation Form as part of the individual’s Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP). The Risk Mitigation Form scores determine eligibility for Positive Behavior Support Planning services. There are two (2) types of plans they can qualify for: Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and Behavior Prevention Intervention Plan (BPIP). High level scores on a Risk Mitigation Form will yield a Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP). Low/medium level scores on a Risk Mitigation Form will yield a Behavior Prevention Intervention Plan (BPIP).
Why Choose Us?
We have highly trained and qualified specialists on our team who are ready to support you with formulating your plan! These professionals are very passionate about the work they do and will go above and beyond for you — dedication at its best.
Our agency was also chosen by the Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) to host a Positive Behavior Support Certification Training program to train and certify others to become Positive Behavior Support Specialists.
Positive Behavior Support Certification Program
Myers-Davis was chosen by the Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) and has established a certification training program for professionals who desire to become certified to formulate positive behavior plans. Each participant that completes the program successfully shall be certified to formulate/manage positive behavior plans for a period of two (2) years and take on the title of Positive Behavior Support Specialist. Recertification is necessary after each two (2) year period ends.
This training program provides opportunity for growth in the state’s professional space as more people have the opportunity to learn about positively supporting negative behavior. As more people gain awareness of effective ways to positively support challenging behaviors, support networks will strengthen, and individuals with disabilities will have greater opportunities to thrive.
Ready to Face Challenging Behavior?
If you or a loved one with disabilities is struggling with challenging behavior or could benefit from positive ways to handle challenging behavior, let us help and support you! Contact us today, and we will arrange you promptly with a Positive Behavior Support Specialist on our team to see if we can assist you.
