Behavior Technician

I Am Boundless, Inc.•Columbus, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

I Am Boundless is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. The organization's mission is to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. As a Behavior Technician, you will play a meaningful role in a residential therapeutic setting, working with individuals who require behavior stabilization due to diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health conditions, and/or developmental disabilities. This role involves constant engagement with and supervision of individuals, implementing programs specific to their needs based on their Individualized Plans (IP), utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills, and implementing highly structured Behavior Support Plans. The position also involves crisis intervention 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 certification
Delegated nursing certification
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
Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

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

Constantly engage with and supervise individuals in a residential therapeutic setting
Implement programs specific to the individual's needs based on their Individualized Plans (IP)
Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to teach expected behavior and life skills
Implement highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other team-determined appropriate approaches
Perform crisis intervention for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
Annual Increases
80 Hours of Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
Medical Insurance
Free Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Training & Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)