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Hand N Hand Consulting is seeking an experienced contract Behavior Treatment Plan (BTP) Writer to develop individualized plans for members receiving services through the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

The writer will gather information, conduct member observations, collaborate with the member’s support team, and create practical plans that support positive behavior, independence, safety, and quality of life. Assignments include plan development, revisions through the PRC approval process, and initial training for the provider’s designated representative.

This is a project-based contractor position. Ongoing plan implementation, routine monitoring visits, and monthly monitoring reports are handled by the provider and its designated monitoring personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated experience writing individualized behavior treatment plans for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Arizona DDD’s Behavior Supports Manual, Article 9, member rights, and PRC review requirements.
• Experience using observations, interviews, incident reports, and behavioral data to develop clear, individualized recommendations.
• Understanding of positive behavior support, replacement skill development, measurable goals, and strategies that respect member choice and dignity.
• Strong writing, organization, communication, and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet agreed deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate directly with members, guardians, provider staff, support coordinators, and other planning team participants.
• Availability to complete member observations and initial training in the settings relevant to each assignment.
• Current Article 9 training or willingness to complete training before accepting assignments.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening and fingerprint clearance requirements.
• Access to a computer, reliable internet, and secure methods for handling confidential member information.
• Maintain any professional credentials required for the services performed and work within the limits of those credentials.
• Maintain contractor-provided insurance as required by the contractor agreement.

• Previous experience developing plans that received Arizona DDD PRC approval.
• Education in psychology, behavior analysis, social work, special education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs in residential, day program, or community settings.

• Review member records, existing plans, assessments, incident reports, and available behavioral data; identify missing information needed to complete the assignment.
• Observe members across relevant environments and activities, and interview people who know the member well.
• Incorporate the member’s preferences, strengths, communication needs, and goals into the plan.
• Collaborate with the planning team to define target behaviors, establish baseline information, identify likely behavioral functions, and select appropriate replacement skills.
• Develop individualized plans with measurable objectives, prevention strategies, positive teaching approaches, response procedures, and clear data collection instructions.
• Prepare complete, accurate documents that align with applicable DDD policies and Article 9 requirements.
• Participate in planning and PRC meetings as needed, respond to reviewer questions, and complete requested revisions within established deadlines.
• Following PRC approval, provide initial plan training to the provider’s designated representative in the settings where the plan will be implemented.
• Deliver final documents and communicate the plan’s implementation and data collection requirements to the designated provider personnel.
• Keep Hand N Hand Consulting informed of progress, missing records, scheduling barriers, and anticipated completion dates.
• Protect confidential information and maintain accurate records of work completed.