Lead Behavioral Technician

I Am Boundless, Inc.•Worthington, OH

About The Position

This position will be 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
Minimum qualifications: 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; delegated nursing.
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
College Degree in related field

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.