Enhanced Behavioral Supports Technician

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism and other developmental disabilities and significant behavioral challenges.
• Implement behavioral interventions for individuals served who demonstrate challenging behaviors.
• Provide personal and/or medical assistance as needed.
• Teach and role model appropriate behaviors and daily living skills.
• Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of persons receiving services and their families.
• Perform all duties in accordance with overall program goals, agency policy and procedure, and all applicable state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations.
• Implement responsibilities and other actions in accordance with ROI’s Core Values, Vision and Mission Statements.

Essential Duties

• Establish a collaborative relationship with individuals served, families, and support professionals.
• Implement relevant health and safety protocols, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, and behavior protocols.
• Teach and support individuals served to complete personal hygiene, personal assistance, housekeeping, meal assistance, and personal finance management tasks.
• Teach and support individuals served in social and leisure activities, safety skills, appropriate friendships, and community participation.
• Apply appropriate engagement and de-escalation techniques as necessary.
• Administer medications according to ROI procedures.
• Complete documentation, including financial, billing, program, research, and agency-related data.
• Develop and implement individual program plans.
• Inform supervisor of problems or issues.
• Promote a positive image of ROI Adult Services.
• Maintain the workplace, equipment, and vehicles to ROI standards.
• Advocate for and respect the rights of individuals served.
• Report to shifts, meetings, and trainings as scheduled.
• Display responsible, conscientious behavior and use good judgment.
• Facilitate teamwork between all team members.
• Show flexibility as work schedules are adjusted.
• Transport individuals served as necessary.
• Comply with all laws and regulations regarding reporting suspected abuse and neglect.
• Embrace and support ROI’s philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred with coursework in at least 2 college courses relating to child/adolescent development, applied behavior analysis, psychology of learning, education, and/or communication disorders.
• Ability to achieve and maintain required training and certification, including but not limited to: ROI agency training, medication certification, first aid & CPR certification, and physical intervention techniques certification.
• Ability to: pass background check screening and licensing standards; arrive on time and as scheduled to the work site; physically manage persons served; assist with a wide array of physical needs; follow oral and written instruction; operate basic appliances and office equipment; and work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills and demonstrate ability to appropriately communicate to families and support staff of individuals served.
• PREFERRED: Approved driver status as determined by ROI.