Lead Behavioral Technician

I Am Boundless, Inc.•Grove City, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working directly in a residential therapeutic setting with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who require behavior stabilization. Staff are required to constantly engage with and supervise individuals, implementing programs specific to individual needs based on their IP, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and highly structured Behavior Support Plans. Crisis intervention for issues like self-injury, aggression, and disruptive behavior is likely. The Lead Behavioral Technician will take charge on each shift to ensure the treatment team operates smoothly and all daily requirements are met. An on-call rotation is required for this role.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School or equivalent or related field plus 3 years or more of experience in the mental health field.
Experience working in a leadership role
Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing.
First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant certification
Delegated nursing certification
Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Proof of auto insurance
No more than 5 points on license.
Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

Nice To Haves

College Degree in related field
Three-year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA

Responsibilities

Demonstrates accurate implementation of education, skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors
Implements crisis interventions as needed to maintain safety
Collects data and all records accurately following Boundless procedures
Organizes and maintains residential and instructional area/materials
Prepares and keeps reinforcement and needed program materials organized and accessible
Complete any documentation needed for the individual when assigned by supervisors
Identifies concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisors
Performs duties within home including, but not limited to cooking; cleaning; laundry; grocery shopping for the individuals or with them (in conjunction with their individual plans). Packs lunches as designated.
Support individual with all adaptive life skills including, but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.
Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all individuals; reports and documents unsafe conditions in the environment and injury and health conditions of individual; always interacts in a positive way with individuals; fosters a home atmosphere.
Transports individuals as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and/or own vehicle and maintains the appearance of the Boundless vehicle and fuel
Assists in maintaining household files for compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards as needed; reports unusual incidents and communicates unusual medical situations as required; performs first aid and other procedures as trained and designated.
Attends all training as directed by supervisor (this may include webinars or video training)
Receive and work towards goals developed by supervisors
Communicates in a professional manner with individuals, team members, and parents
Seeks, receives, and applies feedback appropriately and professionally
Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work
Uses professional language when describing the individuals and/or behaviors
Responsible for reading and following all Boundless and Medicaid policy and procedures
Involves individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities
Monitors individual’s health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor
May perform delegated nursing tasks.
Performs other related duties as assigned.