Behavior Management Specialist - Residential

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Wooster, OH

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About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Diploma/GED required.
• 3+ years of behavioral health experience or Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field desired.
• 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.

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 (YES 19 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses, as well as offering PTO Buybacks.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees