Behavior Management Specialist - Residential

The Village Network • Mount Vernon, OH

1d • 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. They offer community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care and utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. This role offers a 4-day work week for residential direct care staff, competitive salaries, and great benefits.

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 in 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.
• Annual bonuses.
• Advancement Opportunities (promote from within).

What This Job Offers

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