Behavior Management Specialist - Residential Days
About The Position
The Behavior Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports youth in residential settings through behavior management, supervision, transportation, and coordination with teachers, staff, and Clinical Therapists. The position is for a days shift at the Wooster Campus in Wooster, Ohio. The Village Network describes its workplace as trauma-informed and responsive, emphasizing physical and psychological safety, honesty, mutual support, clear responsibilities, collaboration, active listening, and dignity and respect.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- 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 insurable under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
- Ability to travel to clients’ or students’ homes.
- Ability to meet the organization’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, and 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 is desired.
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, coordinated with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist.
- Provide psychoeducational groups for youth and select curriculum 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
- Four-day workweeks for residential direct-care staff, providing three days off each week.
- 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 and six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
- Annual bonuses and PTO buybacks have been offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
