Lead Behavioral Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Classification
Non-exempt

Reports To
Residential Manager

Summary/Objective

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.  Constant engagement with and supervision of individuals will be a requirement for staff.  This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis (which is a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills); implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other approaches that the team determine appropriate for the individual.  Crisis intervention is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior. This position will take lead on each shift to ensure the treatment team is functioning smoothly and all daily requirements are complete. On call rotation required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

• Complete 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.

• Support 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)

• Receive and work 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.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work required.

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

• Crawlin

• 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 d ut ies :

Inside Environmental Conditions

• Outside Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to Blood

• Exposure to Bodily Fluids

• Combative Residents