Behavior Management Specialist - Residential Nights

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Wooster, OH

7d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

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 supports behavior management in assigned areas and on the residential campus, helps operate assigned areas, and contributes to youth programming and communication with families and referring agencies. The position is based at the Wooster Campus in Wooster, Ohio, and is a night-shift residential role. The specialist reports to a Program Supervisor or Manager and has no direct reports.

The Village Network describes its workplace as trauma-informed and responsive, emphasizing physical and psychological safety, honesty, mutual support, clarity and accountability, collaboration, active listening, and treating people with dignity and respect. The organization provides services to children and families, including community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that allows the employee to be insured under the company’s vehicle insurance.
• Travel to clients’/students’ homes is necessary.
• Ability to meet The Village Network’s requirements for using restraints, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies on any shift and maintain a safe environment for clients.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of behavioral health experience or a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs, and provide transportation when necessary.
• Manage behavior in assigned areas, keep clients on task, and document the behavior modification system.
• Assist teachers and staff with the daily operation of the assigned area.
• Assist with attendance and communication with parents and referring agencies.
• Oversee meal times and breaks.
• Provide crisis and/or individual counseling and groups for youth under supervision, coordinated with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist.
• Provide psychoeducational groups for youth and select curricula based on group needs in coordination with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists.
• Assist with behavioral management of the residential campus when not assigned to other program needs.
• 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 for full-time employees.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual bonuses.
• Four-day workweeks for residential direct care staff, with three days off each week.
• Advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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