Behavior Management Specialist - Transportation (Part-Time)

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Columbus, 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 direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; familiarity with Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Must be 21 years of age, have completed a high school education/GED, and a minimum of two years experience working with difficult children is desired.
• Completion of 24 hours of training each year in compliance with ODJFS/ODHS requirements (ex. CPR/First Aid, CPI, Sexual Harassment, Diversity, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Conflict Management) - Organization provided.
• 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, constant travel 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

• Transport and supervise adolescents to and from day treatment or residential programs.
• Assists with visitations, greets The Village Network guests, meets with parents, checks residents for contraband, helps to evaluate child’s emotional and physical needs before, during, and after visitations.
• Takes part in the supervision and behavioral management of youth during, but not limited to, lunch time, free time, and group interaction time.
• Keeps all youth safe. Maintains program’s expectations for each youth. When appropriate, praises and or redirects youth.
• Knows each child’s developmental needs and is attentive to ongoing emotional states.
• Develops healthy, safe, and trusting relationships with youth.
• Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma informed models.
• Assists in the behavioral management of the clients
• Performs other duties as required including, but not limited to providing crisis intervention, passive restraint, charting behavior of youth, and attending team meetings.

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.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees