Lead Behavioral Technician
About The Position
As a Lead Behavior Technician, you’ll play a meaningful role in working directly in a residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Constant engagement with and supervision of individuals will be a requirement for staff. This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (which is a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills); implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other approaches that the team determine appropriate for the individual. Crisis intervention is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior. This position will take lead on each shift to ensure the treatment team is functioning smoothly and all daily requirements are complete. On call rotation required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- School Diploma 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; delegated nursing.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.
- No more than 5 points on license.
Nice To Haves
- Three-year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA
- College Degree in related field
Responsibilities
- Work directly in a residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
- Constant engagement with and supervision of individuals.
- Implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
- Implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans.
- Crisis intervention for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior.
- Take lead on each shift to ensure the treatment team is functioning smoothly and all daily requirements are complete.
- On call rotation required.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
- Annual Increases
- 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
- Medical Insurance
- Free Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
- A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
- Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
- Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
