Behavior Technician, Residential Treatment
On-siteFairborn, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis and implement structured Behavior Support Plans for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health conditions, and developmental disabilities. Provide constant engagement and supervision while delivering crisis interventions for self-injury, aggression, and disruptive behavior. Manage daily living tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and personal care such as bathing and grooming. Transport individuals to community events and school settings, operate vehicles, and maintain household files for compliance. Collect data, document records, and report medical concerns to nursing staff or supervisors. Perform delegated nursing tasks and first aid as needed. Maintain a safe environment by responding quickly to dangerous situations and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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, communication and interpersonal abilities
- Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport individuals as needed
- Ability to maintain physical exertion for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode
- Ability to maintain a kneeling and/or crouching position for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode
- Ability to stand for the majority of the shift
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds
- Ability to see and quickly respond to dangerous situations
- Ability to wear personal protective and safety gear correctly for the majority of the shift
- Ability to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time across the shift along with the ability to walk swiftly or run after consumers on a shift
- Ability to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
- Requirement to lift/bend/push/pull/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl regularly when implementing crisis interventions
- Ability to accurately document required data
- Operate and conduct self in a professional manner at all times
- Ability to hear and speak spoken language in communication with individuals served, other staff, family members of individuals, and members of the general public
- Ability to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism related to job duties and performance
- Intermediate computer skills
- Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing
Desired Qualifications
- Three-year experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health conditions
- Experience implementing applied behavior analysis
- College Degree in related field
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