Lead Behavioral Technician

Job Title

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.

Essential Functions

• 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
• Completes 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.
• Supports 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)
• Receives and works 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• College Degree in related field (preferred)
• 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.

Licensure/Certification:

• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• Three-year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA
• College Degree in related field

Special Skills and Requirements:

• 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

Physical and Environment Requirements:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Carrying (up to 50 lbs)
• Crouching
• Crawling

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling
• Seeing
• Speaking
• Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Exposure to Blood
• Exposure to Bodily Fluids
• Combative Residents