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Behavioral Support Services (BSS)
Behavioral Support Services (BSS) provide individualized, evidence-based behavioral support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and related developmental needs. Services are delivered in accordance with Pennsylvania ODP regulations and aligned with JCAHO behavioral health standards to ensure quality, safety, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
BSS is a titrating service, meaning supports are gradually adjusted as skills increase and independence improves.
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PennsylvaniaWhat are Behavioral Support Services?
Behavioral Support Services help individuals develop positive behaviors, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, and reduce challenging behaviors that may affect daily life and independence.
Behavioral Support Services (BSS) provide individualized, evidence-based behavioral support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and related developmental needs. Services are delivered in accordance with Pennsylvania ODP regulations and aligned with JCAHO behavioral health standards to ensure quality, safety, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
BSS is a titrating service, meaning supports are gradually adjusted as skills increase and independence improves.
Getting Started
Our Service Process
A clear, clinical, and supportive process designed to build independence, stability, and empowerment for the individuals we serve.
Referral & Intake
The process begins with a referral from a Supports Coordinator (SC), family member, provider, or interdisciplinary team member. During intake, we:
- Review referral concerns
- Confirm eligibility and service need
- Provide an overview of the BSS process
- Begin gathering background documentation
Our goal is to ensure BSS is clinically appropriate and aligned with the individual’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
Funding & Service Authorization
Once BSS is determined to be appropriate, we coordinate directly with the Supports Coordinator (SC) to:
- Confirm waiver eligibility and funding source
- Align requested service hours with the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
- Ensure services fall within approved ODP funding parameters
- Obtain necessary authorizations
This coordination ensures services are financially aligned and compliant with waiver regulations.
Clinical Meet & Goal Review
A meeting is scheduled with the individual, caregivers, and team members to collaborate and ensure transparency. Together we:
- Identify priority concerns
- Review current supports
- Clarify desired outcomes
- Establish measurable goals
Comprehensive Functional Assessment
A thorough assessment is conducted in alignment with ODP requirements and JCAHO standards. We determine:
- The function(s) of behavior
- Contributing environmental factors
- Skill deficits impacting regulation or communication
- Strengths that can be leveraged
Methods include direct observation, structured interviews, data review, and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
Behavior Support Plan Development
The Behavior Support Plan (BSP) is developed by a Master’s-level clinician or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS). Plans emphasize positive support and respect, and include:
- Clearly defined target behaviors & hypotheses
- Preventative strategies & replacement skills
- Environmental modifications & data procedures
- Crisis prevention & fading guidelines
Implementation & Skill Transfer
BSS is designed to build independence — not long-term dependency. Services provide a toolbox of regulation strategies by:
- Training caregivers, DSPs, and team members
- Modeling strategies in natural environments
- Coaching implementation with fidelity
- Teaching practical, functional coping tools
Ongoing Monitoring & Data Review
We support ODP monitoring requirements and ethical care delivery through continuous tracking. Progress is monitored via:
- Objective data collection
- Routine plan review
- Team feedback
- Outcome measurement
Adjustments are made based on measurable progress and clinical need.
Fading, Transition & Discharge Planning
The long-term goal of BSS is stability and empowerment. When goals are met and skills are generalized:
- Service hours are reduced systematically
- The team demonstrates independent implementation
- A transition summary is developed
- Recommendations for ongoing natural supports are provided
Discharge is always collaborative, planned, and fully documented.
The OneWell Advantage
What Makes Our BSS Different?
We do not simply manage behavior — we teach skills that last.
Structured, step-by-step process
Strong coordination with Supports Coordinators
Master’s-level / LBS clinical oversight
Emphasis on training and skill transfer
Data-driven and outcome-focused
Fully aligned with ODP and JCAHO standards
Behavioral Support Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our behavioral support services, approaches, and how we assist individuals and their families.
What are Behavioral Support Services?
Behavioral Support Services help individuals develop positive behaviors, improve emotional regulation, strengthen communication skills, and reduce challenging behaviors that may affect daily life and independence.
Who can benefit from Behavioral Support Services?
These services are designed for children, adolescents, and adults who may experience behavioral, developmental, emotional, or social challenges and need structured support in home or community settings.
What types of support are included in Behavioral Support Services?
Support may include behavior assessments, individualized behavior plans, coping strategies, social skill development, emotional support, caregiver guidance, and skill-building activities tailored to the individual’s needs.
Are Behavioral Support Services provided at home or in the community?
Yes. Services can often be provided in the home, school, or community environment to help individuals practice positive behaviors and daily living skills in real-life settings.
How do Behavioral Support Services help families and caregivers?
Behavioral specialists work closely with families and caregivers by providing education, practical strategies, and ongoing guidance to encourage consistency and long-term progress.
Are Behavioral Support Services personalized?
Yes. Each support plan is individualized based on the person’s goals, strengths, challenges, and level of support needed to improve overall well-being and independence.