Behavior Technician, Residential Treatment

I Am Boundless, Inc.•Worthington, OH

About The Position

This position will be working directly in a residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health conditions, and/or developmental disabilities. Constant engagement with and supervision of individuals will be a requirement for staff. This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (which is a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills); implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other approaches that the team determine appropriate for the individual. Crisis intervention is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing.
First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.
No more than 5 points on license.
Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

Three-year experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health conditions.
Experience implementing applied behavior analysis.
College Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate accurate implementation of education, skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors.
Implement behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual’s behavioral health needs including, but not limited to: skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions/behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms to enhance vocations/school opportunities and/or independent living.
Implement crisis interventions as needed to maintain safety.
Collect data and all records accurately following Boundless procedures.
Organize and maintains residential and instructional area/materials.
Prepare and keeps reinforcement and needed program materials organized and accessible.
Complete any documentation needed for the individual in compliance with Boundless policies and procedures.
Identify concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisor.
Perform duties within home including, but not limited to cooking; cleaning; laundry; grocery shopping for the individuals or with them (in conjunction with their individual plans). Packs lunches as designated.
Support individual with all adaptive life skills including, but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.
Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all individuals; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of individual; always interacts in a positive way with individuals; fosters a home atmosphere.
Transport individuals as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle and maintains the appearance of the Boundless vehicle and fuel.
Assist in maintaining household and individual files for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards as needed.
Report unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required.
Seek, receive, and apply feedback appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed with supervisors.
Dress appropriately and arrives on time for work
Perform first aid as trained and designated.
Communicate by both hearing and speaking in a professional manner with the individual, team members, outside professionals, and parents, and use professional language when interacting and when describing the individual and/or behaviors.
Responsible for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures.
Responsible for completing and following all trainings assigned.
Within 60 days of hire, successful completion of the required physical crisis management training(s) and certification(s) applicable to the assigned program.
Involve individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities.
Monitor individual’s health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor.
May perform delegated nursing tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.