Behavioral Support

Behavior Support Services

Community Living Care Inc. (CLC) offers behavior services which provide specialized supports for persons aged 21 and over, with intellectual disabilities who may experience emotional and/or behavioral barriers as they navigate through their day. This service considers the environment, physiological and psychiatric manifestations, communication, relationships, and daily routine, as some of the possible contributing factors. The Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) utilizes an individualized approach when assessing the person’s actions which may be serving as a barrier to their success.

This is a direct and indirect service that includes a comprehensive assessment, the development of strategies to support the person, and the provision of intervention techniques and training to participants, staff, parents, and caregivers. These services are required to meet the current needs of the participant as documented and authorized in the Individual Support Plan (ISP). The frequency of this service is established following the initial assessment and determined by the BSC in conjunction with the person, their family, and support team.

Community Living Care, Inc (CLC) has been providing behavior supports for over 25 years. The people we serve are our first priority and the quality of service that we provide is our greatest responsibility. It is the intent of CLC to support each person throughout their life. As a person ages and their needs change, our BSC strives to work with the person and their team to determine what support style is necessary to meet their current need. We look forward to having the opportunity to serve you and/or your loved ones in our program.

Behavioral Support
Behavioral Support

OPEN-MINDED IS THE APPROACH TO SUCCESS

In the home and surrounding community our BSC:

  • ZNurtures emotional and mental wellbeing
  • ZEducates teams and DSPs on emerging philosophies
  • ZCultivates person centered supports
  • ZPromotes independence and the exercising of rights

This service requires that the BSC possess the following:

A Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or Gerontology or…
A PA Behavior Specialist License or…
A bachelor’s degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a Master’s Degree in the above mentioned fields of study, or who is a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker (master’s level or higher) or who has a PA Behavior Specialist License.

Our BSC maintains a high standard for provision of care, promoting choice and independence for those we support, as well as encouraging social, emotional, and spiritual growth. The BSC employed in this program must possess a valid driver’s license, criminal clearances, and complete a minimum of 12 hours of annual training specific to their duties. These trainings include conducting and using Functional Behavioral Assessment and positive behavioral support.

For information on how to access this service, please contact Sue Confer, Behavior Specialist: s.confer@communitylivingcare.com, ext. 1028.