Behavior Management Specialist - Transportation/Housekeeping
About The Position
The Behavior Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support to youth in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role combines transportation and housekeeping duties, along with supervision and behavioral support for adolescents in day treatment or residential programs. The specialist helps maintain a safe, clean environment and builds healthy, safe, and trusting relationships with youth while interacting with clients using the organization’s trauma-informed models. The position is based in Bethesda, Ohio, and the listed day shift is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It reports to a Program Supervisor or Manager and has no direct reports. Constant travel is necessary.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have completed a high school education or GED.
- Have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and a driving record that permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
- Complete 24 hours of training annually in compliance with ODJFS/ODHS requirements.
- Be able to use a computer; familiarity with Microsoft Word and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is specified.
- Be able to meet the organization’s restraint requirements, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
- Be able to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time, and lift 20 pounds independently.
- Remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies and maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both internal and external to the company.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of experience working with difficult children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport and supervise adolescents to and from day treatment or residential programs.
- Assist with visitations, greet guests, meet with parents, check residents for contraband, and help evaluate youth’s emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visitations.
- Supervise and support youth during activities including lunch, free time, and group interaction time.
- Maintain safety and program expectations; praise or redirect youth when appropriate.
- Understand each child’s developmental needs and remain attentive to ongoing emotional states.
- Develop healthy, safe, and trusting relationships with youth and interact with clients using TVN’s trauma-informed models.
- Assist with behavioral management, crisis intervention, passive restraint, behavior charting, and team meetings.
- Keep bathrooms clean and sanitary; sweep and mop floors in common areas; empty trash cans and replace liners.
- Assist with documentation and ordering non-food and cleaning supplies, and help meet cleaning budget goals.
- Help maintain clean kitchen and dining areas and assist with special events as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 403(b) plan with a 5% company contribution and a 50% match of the first 7% after one year of service.
- 192 hours of PTO in the first year, in addition to six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
- Annual salary bonus and PTO buyback opportunities.
- Four-day work weeks for residential direct care staff, with three days off each week.
- Advancement opportunities, with an aim to promote from within.
- Competitive salaries and a generous retirement contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
