Behavior Support Tech

Description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services agency, is excited to open a new Residential home in Methuen, MA. They are seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Support Technician to join their team in providing 24-hour therapeutic care for Residents with complex behavioral and mental health needs.

Job Summary

As a Behavioral Support Technician in their specialized Intense Behavioral Home, you will implement and adhere to structured behavioral plans, guidelines, and interventions for the Residents. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for our Residents, all while embracing American Training’s award-winning culture of dignity, respect, and WOW! Magic.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow a designated protocol for health and physician’s orders and Applied Behavioral Analysis based plans and practices.
• Responsible to track, document, and summarize progress of plans to achieve Resident’s goals and specific intensive and targeted behavioral plans.
• Oversee daily data collection on all Residents, including multiple data fields on behavioral interventions, goal attainment, and relevant medical issues.
• Use appropriate, approved behavioral and physical management techniques to ensure safety of Colleagues and Residents in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

• Requirements: Bachelor's degree REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral and/or clinical challenges.
• PABC training to be completed by 30 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• MAP training and course completion within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to work 3-11 and overnight shifts. Must include one weekend day.

About American Training

Here at American Training, they aim to Bring Out the Best in Everyone They Touch because they firmly believe Every Life Matters. Their Colleagues are Exceptional People with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those they serve. Through their WOW! Magic Way of Working, they are able to tap into and utilize the talents, skills, and interests of their Colleagues to enhance the learning and growing experience for every Guest, Resident, and Student. Their WOW! Magic helps them provide those they serve with Unique & Different opportunities and Outrageously Memorable moments through Extraordinary Customer Service. They have received national recognition as a past Presidential Award Nominee through the United States Department of Labor and were named as a Best Place to Work North of Boston. Their activities are licensed and accredited at the national, state, and local levels.