Behavior Management Specialist - Residential Days

The Village Network • Wooster, OH

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About The Position

The Behavioral Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support for youth and families, in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports daily program operations and behavior management, provides supervised counseling and educational groups, and may assist with transportation and campus needs. The position reports to a Program Supervisor or Manager and has no direct reports.

The Village Network describes its workplace as trauma-informed and responsive, emphasizing physical and psychological safety, honesty, mutual support, accountability, collaboration, active listening, dignity, and respect. Residential direct-care staff work four-day weeks. The organization provides training, advancement opportunities, competitive salaries, and benefits including a 403(b) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and potential PTO buybacks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and a driving record that meets the insurance company’s insurability requirements.
• Ability to travel to clients’ or students’ homes.
• Ability to meet The Village Network’s restraint-use requirements, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time, and lift 20 pounds independently.
• Ability to remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies on any shift and maintain a safe environment for clients.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of behavioral health experience or a bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs; provide transportation when necessary.
• Provide behavior management in assigned areas, keep clients on task, and document the behavior modification system.
• Assist teachers and staff with daily operations of the assigned area.
• Assist with attendance and communication with parents and referring agencies.
• Oversee meal times and breaks.
• Provide crisis or individual counseling and groups for youth under supervision, coordinated with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist.
• Provide psychoeducational groups for youth and select curricula based on group needs in coordination with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists.
• Assist with behavioral management of the residential campus when not assigned to other program needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with a 5% company contribution and a 50% match of the first 7% after one year of service.
• 192 hours of PTO in the first year for full-time employees.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual bonuses have been offered for 12 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED