Behavior Management Specialist - School Based - Canton

The Village Network•North Canton, OH

5d•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 individually assess the needs of each child and design dynamic treatment plans to transition them from disruptive to stable environments. Their services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs across central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care and utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. They offer tuition and licensure reimbursement, great benefits, competitive salaries, and generous PTO. Employees are valued, with a history of annual bonuses and PTO buybacks, and significant contributions to employee 403(b) accounts. The organization is growing and aims to promote from within.

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, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows the individual to be insurable.
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.
Responsible for providing clinical documentation of services rendered.
Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings to collaborate with the treatment team.
Responsible for supervision for all clients during assigned shift.
Engages with client family members, teachers, and school staff 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 the 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 and may need to travel to multiple sites to provide necessary services.
Provides crisis management services throughout the programs including the proper use of de-escalation techniques and restraints as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.