Behavior Management Specialist - Residential

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Salem, OH

7d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support to youth in a residential setting, in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports behavior management, daily program operations, transportation, and youth counseling and education activities. Counseling and groups are coordinated with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists.

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, dignity, and respect. The position is based in Salem, Ohio. The posting identifies day and night shifts and describes four-day workweeks for residential direct-care staff.

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 meets the insurance company’s insurability requirements.
• Ability to travel to clients’/students’ homes.
• Ability to meet The Village Network’s restraint-use requirements, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs, and provide transportation when necessary.
• Provide behavior management 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 mealtimes and breaks.
• Provide crisis and/or individual counseling and groups for youth under supervision, coordinating 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.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual bonuses.
• PTO buybacks.
• Four-day workweeks for residential direct-care staff.
• Training program.
• Advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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