Behavior Technician
I Am Boundless, Inc.
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide constant supervision and behavioral stabilization for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and structured Behavior Support Plans to teach life skills and manage crisis situations.
Requirements summary
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a valid Ohio driver's license. Preferred candidates have a college degree and three years of experience working with individuals with autism or behavioral health conditions.
Job description
- Want to make an impact?
- I Am Boundless is hiring for a Behavior Technician!
- Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years.
- At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people.
- Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.
Benefits
– Why Join Boundless?
- Financial & Retirement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
- Annual Increases
- Paid Time Off
- 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
- Health & Wellness
- Medical Insurance
- Free Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Professional Support
- Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
- A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid Training & Development Opportunities
- Perks & Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
- Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
- Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)
What You’ll Do
As a Behavior Technician, you’ll play a meaningful role in our residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health conditions, and/or developmental disabilities. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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 individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health conditions.
- Experience implementing applied behavior analysis.
- College Degree in related field.
Special Skills and Requirements
- Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company where you can realize your Boundless potential!
All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical Insurance
- Discount Programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Annual Increases
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Wellbeing Resources
- Tuition Discount Opportunities
- 401(k) Retirement Plan With 5% Employee Matching
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Paid Training & Development Opportunities
- Holiday Pay At Time & A Half
- Free Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
- 80 Hours Of Paid Time Off