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Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Training

Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD/Division) is working on a project to provide Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) training. The training will be for families/caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This PBS program will help family members and Direct Support Professionals support people who the Division serves. It will also help people who may have problem behaviors.

What is Positive Behavior Support (PBS) training?

  • PBS training offers new skills, tools, and resources. It helps family members and Direct Support Professionals support people who the Division serves. It also helps people who may have problem behaviors. 
  • PBS is person-centered. It improves relationships between members and their caregivers.
  • PBS lessens problem behaviors by teaching new skills. It also teaches caregivers how to improve the person’s environment. 
  • PBS is not a “treatment.” Instead, it teaches new ways to respond to problem behaviors.

Who will be able to receive PBS training?

  • All Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) employed by the Division. 
  • Qualified Vendors who employ DSPs. They will be offered incentives. 
  • Families/Caregivers who are interested in PBS. They will be able to receive the training at no cost.

What are the benefits of PBS training?

Member Benefits

  • More independence, dignity, self-esteem, and value.
  • Better family and caregiver relationships.
  • Less crisis contacts, emergency department visits, and hospital admissions.
  • Members staying in their own homes and communities. 
  • Improvement in quality of life for members and caregivers.
  • More safety for members and others in the family home.

Family/Caregiver Benefits

  • Better relationships
  • Skills and confidence in supporting loved ones when they are struggling.
  • Stronger family bonds to keep loved ones in the home.

Stakeholder and Community Benefits

  • More resources for DDD members and their families or caregivers.
  • More chances for members and families to engage with the community.
  • Better safety for members and others in the community.

Staff Benefits

  • More confidence for DSPs.
  • Wider set of skills for DSPs supporting members. 
  • Better relationships between members, families and providers.
  • Incentives for completing PBS training.

Technical Assistance

Family members, caregivers, and Direct Support Professionals who complete the training have the opportunity to receive technical assistance from Raising Special Kids. Interested individuals can register for a technical assistance session on the date and time of their choice.

Where can I leave feedback?

If you have any questions, you may submit the question(s) or feedback using this Google Form.

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