Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole-based Clifford Academy is seeking a Behavior Technician to support students who have experienced complex trauma and/or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement school-wide management strategies and/or individual behavioral interventions.
• Participate in team meetings providing support and management for the implementation of behavior plans.
• Provide input and support on follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations or suspensions.
• Experience in developing/implementing trauma-informed programming is needed.
• Utilize behavior plans that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with students’ age and treatment needs.
• Perform assessment and evaluation of new students and students consistently struggling to meet the expectations at school.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care.
• Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings and case conferences.
• Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult student issues and facilitate communication between various providers.
• Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. Under supervisor’s guidance, ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop skills.
• May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.
• Perform program specific duties and functions.
• May participate in agency committees.
• Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.
• May participate in agency committees.

Qualifications

• A higher education degree preferred; pursuing RBT certification or BCBA field work hours preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Benefits

What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance are available
Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!

What The Home Can Offer You

Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.