Behavior Technician, Community

About the Role

Primary responsibility is to help persons with developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders succeed in the community, schools, work, and family integration and contribution. Services may be delivered to children or adults during the day, evening, and/or weekend based upon the client’s needs. The Behavior Technician will work with individuals and families to provide person-centered care and treatment services, which may be provided in the home and/or community.

Staff will primarily receive supervision through on-site and telehealth observation and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client in achieving personal independence in managing their basic needs, including but not limited to coping skills, self-advocacy, self-care, communication, social skills, and self-managing leisure time.
• Facilitate the further development of daily living skills as needed, including but not limited to personal hygiene skills, mobility, meal preparation and eating skills, toileting, dressing, showering, and care of personal property.
• Monitor, document, and support the client’s developmental disability needs and/or mental health symptoms.
• Provide skill development opportunities specific to the consumer’s needs and treatment plan.
• Provide choice-making opportunities and communication opportunities whenever possible.
• Maintain data, documents, records, and materials related to assigned individuals and their treatment plans.
• Assist in monitoring goal progression and identify/document when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression.
• Assure that proper procedures are followed in regard to each individual and their inherent rights.
• Attend training as directed, including but not limited to monthly QBHS supervision and annual Relias training.
• Participate in training, meetings, etc., in the community or consumer’s home.
• Maintain certifications, clinical, and human resource requirements including CPR, First Aid, annual training requirements, annual evaluations, and timekeeping in ADP.
• Maintain certification in Ukeru (trauma-informed care, blocking, and personal safety training). This position does not require the use of restrictive interventions, including restraint.
• Submit service records electronically within 48 hours of service.
• Submit all incident reports and MUIs the same day as the incident and notify the supervisor immediately.
• Collect and submit data for behaviors to reduce and skills being taught during each session with a client daily.
• Seek, receive, and apply feedback appropriately and professionally, and work toward goals developed with clients, treatment teams, and supervisors.
• Maintain professionalism and interpersonal boundaries when working with the client, client’s family, friends, and others on the client’s treatment team.
• Maintain punctuality and exemplary attendance; request time off in advance from the supervisor as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality requirements at all times, including while in the community with or without the client present.
• Responsible for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures.
• Work scheduled hours and seek supervisor approval in advance for changes in hours/shifts.
• Transport clients when appropriate and safe for clients and staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR (adult, child, and infant). Training will be provided if not already certified.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance, insurable driving record (five points or fewer).
• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with those served, their families, and other professional staff.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching and overall job operations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when appropriate.
• Must maintain all licenses, certifications, training, and credentialing as required for the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with vulnerable populations, especially those with developmental disabilities or mental health disorders.
• College Degree in a related field.
• Experience in ABA.

Skills

• Intermediate computer and tablet skills.
• Professional telephone etiquette.
• Caring and compassionate with a desire to help others and teach new skills.
• Collaboration skills and teamwork oriented.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in individuals’ homes or in the community, depending upon services being delivered. An individual in this position may be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Combative behavior.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to lift, bend, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• May implement crisis intervention utilizing Ukeru blocking and personal safety techniques.

Schedule

This is a full-time/part-time position, and hours of work and days will be based on assigned shifts. Additional shifts may be picked up with supervisor approval. During times of unexpected or temporary inability to provide services (e.g., inclement weather, pandemic, client illness or hospitalization), days and shift starting and ending times may vary.

Travel

Local travel may be required if transporting clients in their community. Travel between clients’ homes may be needed if working multiple shifts. Travel time is paid, and mileage reimbursement will be provided between locations.