Behavior Management Specialist III - Residential (Assistant Program Supervisor)

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Wooster, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or 3+ years of experience working in a related role
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to use a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance. In addition, travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.
• Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavior management in the following ways: Supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals Role model and teaching appropriate skills and behaviors Implement the 6 R’s strategies when working with clients Utilize Collaborative Problem Solving
• Provides individual and/or group mental health services as appropriate to the child service plan.
• Provides crisis management services throughout the campus including the proper use of de-escalation techniques and restraints as necessary.
• Acts as team lead for and provides mentorship and formal supervision of level I and II staff including but not limited to providing instruction and direct observation in behavior management, creation of a positive environment, communication skills, and developing appropriate/therapeutic relationships.
• Works with counseling groups and ensures proper coverage and provides feedback to direct supervisor regarding staff assistance in counseling groups. Complete accompanying paperwork.
• Supports the treatment plans for each resident regarding group counseling sessions and assists Clinical Therapist with developing intervention techniques
• Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings in order to better collaborate with the treatment team.
• Responsible for supervision for all clients during assigned shift.
• Engages with client family members in accordance with service plan.
• Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma informed models.
• Supports the youth’s education through tutoring and emotional support as part of daily operations.
• Assists in the transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 192 hours (YES 24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
• TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level