Behavior Technician – Community Enhanced Respite Services 

Job Description 

Classification 

Non-Exempt

 Reports to

Behavior Analyst

Location

Franklin County

Summary 

This position will provide in-home and community-based respite services and behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges. The Behavior Technician will work with individuals and families to provide person-centered care and treatment services.  

Essential Functions/Primary Job Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participate in the development of and provide services to each individual based on the service needs defined by the team and in the Individual Treatment Plan.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, etc. in the community, the consumer’s home, and/or the agency home office as needed.
• Provide services to the client regarding psychoeducation and problem-solving to promote recovery and wellness management.
• Use evidence-based techniques, as available, to implement behavioral support strategies and provide assistance in the use of communication and mobility devices as needed.   
• Support opportunities that increase problem-solving skills to improve self-regulation, socialization, and maximize an individual's ability to participate in community activities independently or with natural supports.  
• Provide recreation and leisure including supports identified in the person-centered individual service plan as being therapeutic in nature, and/or as being necessary to assist the individual in developing and/or maintaining social and familial relationships.  
• Implement behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual’s mental health needs including, but not limited to: skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions/behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing mental health and behavioral symptoms.
• Assist the individual with self-medication or provision of medication administration for prescribed medication.
• Provide personal care when necessary, including support and supervision in personal hygiene, eating, communication, mobility, toileting, and dressing.
• Provide Crisis Prevention and Intervention as needed and when approved.
• As assigned, assist in the general referral, admission, and transition of individuals into and within the organization.
• As assigned, check and record the medical needs of assigned individuals–medication administration and any self-medication programs. Assist in the periodic review and update of individual files.  
• Assure that proper procedures are followed in regard to each individual and their inherent rights.  
• Maintain data, documents, records, and materials related to assigned individuals and their treatment plans. Assist in monitoring goal progression. Identify and document when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression.   
• Involve individuals in whatever capacity possible in community events and activities.
• Assist as needed with ambulation and/or transfer of individuals with mobility impairments.
• Provide transportation to individuals as required or assigned.  
• Complete all required documentation related to funding, employment, or general operations, including but not limited to the following: Time reporting, Service delivery, Skill development, Behavioral data sheets, Unusual and major unusual incident reporting, and other incident reports as needed.
• Seek, receive, and apply feedback appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed with supervisors.
• Communicate by both hearing and speaking in a professional manner with the individual, team members, outside professionals, and parents/guardians, and use professional language when interacting and when describing the individual and/or behaviors.
• Responsible for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures.
• Responsible for completing and following all training assigned.  
• Meet required productivity requirements as established by leadership.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Caring
• Collaboration Skills
• Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork Orientation
• Thoroughness
• Flexibility

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

• 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.  
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance; insurable driving record (five points or fewer).
• Within 60 days of hire, successful completion of the required training(s) and certification(s) applicable to the assigned program.

Required Licensure/ Certification: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant. (Training will be provided, if not already certified).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Ukeru and medication administration certification (Training will be provided).  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working as a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS).  
• Three years’ experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or behavioral health challenges OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• 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 be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must maintain all licenses/certifications /trainings/credentialing as required by job.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job may will primarily operate in individuals’ residences or in the community, depending upon services being delivered. This job may also work in an office setting when performing administrative functions. An individual in this position may be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:  

• Inside Environmental Conditions
• Outside Environmental Conditions
• Exposure to Blood
• Exposure to 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, bend, push, pull up to 50lbs.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time or part-time position, and hours of work and days will be based on assigned shift.   Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.  During times of unexpected or temporary inability to provide services in the community (inclement weather, pandemic, etc.), days and shift starting and ending times may vary. This position will have a productivity expectation in which there will be a defined number of hours where staff will be working shifts providing in-home therapeutic respite as needed and scheduled. The remainder of staff’s working time will consist of meetings, documentation, trainings, billable phone calls, etc.     

Travel 

Travel is primarily local and during the scheduled shift.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.