Behavior Technician, Community
I Am Boundless, Inc.
Location
Newark, Ohio
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide 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 disruptive behaviors.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a valid Ohio driver's license. Preferred qualifications include a college degree and three years of experience working with vulnerable populations or ABA.
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.
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
- 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)
Preferred Experience
- 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.
Special Skills and Requirements
- Must be able 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/credentialing as required for job.
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
Hours varies, 12p-6: 30P