Behavior Management Specialist III - Residential (Assistant Program Supervisor)

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Mount Vernon, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1946, The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical, and emotional health of children and families. We assess the needs of each child and design dynamic treatment plans to transition them from disruptive to stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care, offering a mission-driven team environment with excellent safety and training programs. We utilize Collaborative Problem Solving and The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to address the individual needs of youth and their families. This role offers a 4-day work week for residential direct care staff, meaning 3 days off each week. We provide competitive salaries and great benefits, including a 403(b) plan with a 5% company contribution and a 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service. Full-time employees receive 192 hours (24 days) of PTO in the first year, in addition to 6 paid holidays, with potential for PTO buy-back. Employees are highly valued, as evidenced by a 3% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback in the last fiscal year, with an 11-year history of bonuses and buybacks. The Village Network contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year. As a growing organization, we aim to promote from within, offering advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or 3+ years of experience working in a related role.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to use a computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows for insurability.
• Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for clients.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

• Travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavior management by supporting client's efforts toward treatment goals.
• Acts as a role model and teaches appropriate skills and behaviors.
• Implements the 6 R's strategies when working with clients.
• Utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving.
• Provides individual and/or group mental health services as appropriate to the child service plan.
• Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings to collaborate with the treatment team.
• Responsible for supervision of all clients during assigned shift.
• Engages with client family members in accordance with the service plan.
• Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma-informed models.
• Supports youth's education through tutoring and emotional support as part of daily operations.
• Temporarily assists in transportation needs when not assigned to other program needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 192 hours (24 days) of PTO offered in the first year.
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 3% annual salary bonus.
• Over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year.
• 11-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks.
• Generous retirement contribution.
• Contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level