Residential Behavior Management Specialist - Midnights

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Mount Vernon, OH

11d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Behavior Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support for youth, in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports behavior management and daily operations in assigned areas and on the residential campus, and may involve transportation and travel to clients’ or students’ homes. The available night shift is 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.; residential direct-care staff work four-day weeks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 allows the employee to be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance.
• 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; must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must 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, internally and externally.

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, and provide transportation when necessary.
• Manage behavior in assigned areas, keep clients on task, and document the behavior modification system.
• Assist teachers and staff with the daily operation of the assigned area.
• Assist with attendance and communication with parents and referring agencies.
• Oversee mealtimes and breaks.
• Provide crisis and individual counseling and groups for youth under supervision, in coordination with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist.
• Provide psychoeducational groups for youth and select curriculum based on group needs, in coordination with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists.
• Assist with behavioral management on 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.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual bonuses and PTO buyback have been offered for 12 years.
• Four-day workweeks for residential direct-care staff, providing three days off each week.
• Safety record and training program.
• Advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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