Behavior Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School diploma or equivalent
• •3 years or more years of experience in the behavioral health, human services, or mental health field
• •Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant
• •Must be able to function independently
• •Must have flexibility
• •Must have personal integrity
• •Must have the ability to work effectively with individuals, staff, and support agencies
• •Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile clients/family members
• •Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• •Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport individuals as needed
• •Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time across the shift
• •Must be able to walk swiftly or run after consumers on a shift
• •Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to remain awake for the entire assigned shift
• •Must be able to perform emergency medical procedures when necessary
• •Must be able to accurately document required therapy data
• •Must have intermediate computer skills
• •Must be able to hear and speak spoken language in communication with individuals served, other staff, family members of individuals, and members of the general public
• •Must be able to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching, overall job operations
• •Must be able to operate and conduct self in a professional manner at all times
• •Must be able to respond quickly to sounds
• •Must be able to see and quickly respond to dangerous situations
• •Must be able to wear personal protective and safety gear correctly for the majority of the shift
• •Must be able to maintain physical exertion for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode
• •Must be able to maintain a kneeling and/or crouching position for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode
• •Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
• •Must be able to require to lift/bend/push/pull/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl regularly when implementing crisis interventions
• •Must be able to complete trainings and apply knowledge to work with individuals served
• •Must be able to utilize quick body movements when working with individuals with challenging behavior
• •Must be able to implement behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual's behavioral health needs including, but not limited to: skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions/behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms to enhance vocations/school opportunities and/or independent living
• •Must be able to deliver instruction and assessments following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors
• •Must be able to implement skills acquisition and behavior modification plans as provided during initial training and from ongoing training and feedback from supervisors
• •Must be able to collect and analyze data and records of service accurately following Boundless procedures
• •Must be able to organize, prepare teaching and treatment materials and maintain clean instructional area
• •Must be able to maintain designated individual's data collection methods, documents, records and materials related to treatment and educational plans
• •Must be able to assist in monitoring goal progression
• •Must be able to identify and document when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression
• •Must be able to assist in maintaining files for compliance in accordance with applicable local, state and federal standards
• •Must be able to report unusual incidents and communicate unusual medical situations as required
• •Must be able to perform first aid as trained and designated
• •Must be able to complete treatment and education review for designated individual as assigned
• •Must be able to attend and participate in all treatment and educational team meetings, program meetings and Staff Development Days
• •Must be able to seek, receive and apply feedback appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed with supervisors
• •Must be able to communicate by both hearing and speaking in a professional manner with coworkers, outside professionals, and parents, and use professional language when describing the individual and/or behaviors
• •Must be able to dress appropriately and arrive on time for work
• •Must be able to participate in fundraising activities through distribution of materials and information
• •Must be able to read and follow the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures
• •Must be able to complete and follow all trainings assigned
• •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance
• •Must have no more than 5 points on license
• •Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals, staff, and support agencies
• •Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile clients/family members
• •Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• •Must be able to complete trainings and apply knowledge to work with individuals served
• •Must be able to perform emergency medical procedures when necessary
• •Must be able to accurately document required therapy data
• •Must be able to operate and conduct self in a professional manner at all times
• •Must be able to hear and speak spoken language in communication with individuals served, other staff, family members of individuals, and members of the general public
• •Must be able to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching, overall job operations
• •Must have intermediate computer skills

Desired Qualifications

• •Preferred College Degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field
• •One to two (1-2) years of experience working directly with children and families
• •Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities
• •Experience working with people with behavioral health conditions