Behavior Management Specialist - Residential Nights

The Village Network • Wooster, OH

13d • 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. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs. We pride ourselves on a Culture of Care, offering a 4-day work week for residential direct care staff, competitive salaries, and great benefits. We utilize Collaborative Problem Solving and The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to address the individual needs of youth and their families.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Diploma/GED required
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of behavioral health experience or Bachelors Degree in a Human Services related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs.
• Provides behavior management in assigned areas, keeps clients on task, and documents behavior modification system.
• Assists teacher /staff with daily operation of assigned area.
• Assists with attendance, communication with parents and referring agencies.
• Provides transportation if necessary.
• Oversees meal time and breaks.
• Provides crisis and/or individual counseling, groups for youth under supervision. This must be coordinated with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist.
• Provides psych educational groups for youth.
• Selects curriculum based on group’s needs, in coordination with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists.
• Assists in the behavioral management of the residential campus when not assigned to other program needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 192 hours (19 days) of PTO offered in the first year.
• 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees.
• Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses.
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED