Behavioral Health Mentor - Respite Care

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Mansfield, OH

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience OR Associates Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field desired.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Autism and related support strategies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports and provides temporary relief for caregivers spending time with youth in home or in community settings as needed.
• Coordinate effectively with families and internal staff to assess needs, preferences, and qualifications to ensure appropriate placements that align with client expectations and staff capabilities.
• Provides behavior management in the following ways:
• Supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals
• Role model and teach appropriate skills and behaviors
• Utilize a trauma focused approach
• Assist the youth with daily activities
• Responsible for assisting with crisis de-escalation as needed.
• Engage and coordinate with family members and link families with mentors.
• Present in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with youth within TVN’s trauma informed models.
• Temporarily assists in the transportation needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Excellent safety record and training program.
• The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
• Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the Supervised Hours necessary to earn your independent licensure.
• Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 192 hours (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!
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees