Behavior Technician

The Arc Of Southern Maryland•Gaithersburg, MD

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Behavior Technician provides professionally guided support to clients, families, and providers served by BSS in situations where significant behavioral risks are observed that are beyond the capacity of the immediate support network to address safely. This role serves as a temporary on-site liaison between the BSS Clinician, the client, and the client’s support network, aiming to improve safety and facilitate the implementation of appropriate and minimally restrictive behavioral strategies to address unsafe behaviors. This position is within The Arc Southern Chesapeake and requires adherence to its guidelines, practices, and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services and at least 2 years of full-time related experience OR a high school diploma and 4 years of full-time professional experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.
One year experience directly implementing formal behavior plans with individuals who present challenging behaviors and behavioral crisis.
Completed or will complete within 90 days of being employed the 40-hour behavioral technician training.
Proficiency in computer Excel, Word and Access.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good command of the English language both oral and written.
Ability to plan work, organize, and maintain workflow while maintaining flexibility to deal with varied tasks and priorities.
Ability to work in a professional manner with a wide variety of individuals including consultants, provider agencies, families and the public.
Disciplined to work remotely 40 hours per week performing and documenting job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Currently considering candidates that live in the Montgomery County area.

Responsibilities

Follow all behavioral and educational guidelines deemed appropriate by the assigned behavioral clinician and the BSS team.
Support the clinician by assisting with data collection, observation, and other relevant activities necessary for the preparation of reports, protocols, and behavior plans.
Work under the direction of the behavioral clinician and/or other professional staff to implement the behavior plan and to provide feedback on any clinical and environmental barriers to effective implementation.
Assist in training caregivers in the appropriate implementation of behavioral interventions and techniques once trained by the behavioral clinician.
Provide augmentation and implementation of behavioral support services in the day programs, residential programs, foster care, family settings, behavioral respite sites, and other places as assigned.
Maintain accurate behavioral data and other records as directed by the clinical staff.
Follow billing timelines as they pertain to the MA Waiver definitions.
Ensure notes are accurate in the database per billing guidelines and completed per the timelines.
Assist with recommendations for community integration activities for individuals served by BSS.
Assist in filling open shifts within behavioral respite when a client is receiving respite services.
Conduct follow-up visits to assess compliance with program recommendations and provide written documentation of observations to the behavioral clinician.
Successfully complete in-service requirements and meet renewal schedules.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality services.
Apply non-aversive behavior management techniques via Mandt training to include physical restraints and/or carries.
Restrain/hold clients in the course of behavioral management as needed.
Attend supervision with immediate supervisor.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in all pertinent treatment team/agency meetings, training and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain interdepartmental communication.