Residential Behavior Management Specialist - Midnights

The Village Network • Mount Vernon, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Behavior Management Specialist provides direct care and related technical and clinical support to youth in alignment with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports behavior management and daily program operations, provides supervised counseling and psychoeducational groups, and helps maintain a safe environment for clients. The position works the night shift from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.; available shifts are mentioned, but the posting does not specify a particular work schedule beyond the shift hours.

The Village Network provides behavioral, physical, and emotional health services for children and families, including community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care. Its stated approach includes Collaborative Problem Solving and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. The organization describes a culture of care, safety training, four-day workweeks for residential direct care staff, opportunities for advancement, and benefits for eligible full-time employees.

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 permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance; travel to clients’ homes is necessary.
• Ability to meet the organization’s requirements for using restraints, 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 independently lift 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, both inside and outside 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; travel to clients’ homes may be necessary.
• Provide behavior management 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/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.
• Maintain alertness to problems, needs, or emergencies during any shift and help maintain a safe environment for clients.

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, in addition to six paid holidays.
• Potential PTO buyback for unused time.
• Annual bonuses and PTO buyback have been provided for 12 years.
• Four-day workweeks for residential direct care staff, with three days off each week.
• Advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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