What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Intervention Technician position at I Am Boundless, Inc.?
Summary/Objective
This position will be working directly in a respite setting with individuals with a diagnosis of autism, I/DD and/or behavioral health needs. Constant engagement with and supervision of the individuals will be a requirement for staff. This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their ISP. Implementation of behavioral programming is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression and elopement.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Organize and maintain residential areas.
Prepare and keep needed program materials accessible.
Delivers instruction/supervision following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors.
Collect and record data accurately following Boundless procedures.
Maintain individual’s program/daily documentation books.
Monitor individual’s ISP, daily routine needs.
Complete any documentation needed for the individual.
Implements specific behavior plans/supervision levels as directed by supervisors.
Identifies concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisors.
Attends all training as directed by supervisor. This may include webinars or video training, medication administration and CPR.
Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers, WCBDD and guardians.
Seeks, receives and applies feedback appropriately and professionally.
Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work.
Uses professional language when describing the children and/or behaviors.
Implements Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Interventions to maintain safety.
Responsible for reading and following all Boundless, Medicaid policy and procedures and information related to individual served.
Drives individuals to offsite program locations, school, appointments, and community activities.
Involves individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities.
Performs duties within home including, but not limited to: cooking; cleaning; laundry; grocery shopping for the individuals or with them (in conjunction with their individual plans). Packs lunches as designated.
Monitors individuals' health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor.
Completes medication administration as directed by nursing staff and supervisors.
Maintains and fuels vehicles.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work required.
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; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance, and other certifications deemed by accrediting or licensing oversight.
Experience: One year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience with behaviors is preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with Hoyer lifts
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical activities for this position involve:
Balancing
Stooping
Pulling
Pushing
Standing
Kneeling
Reaching
Lifting(up to 50 lbs)
Carrying(up to 50 lbs)
Crouching
Crawlin
The essential sensory and communicative activities include:
Feeling
Seeing
Speaking
Hearing
An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:
Inside Environmental Conditions
Outside Environmental Conditions
Exposure to Blood
Exposure to Bodily Fluids
Combative Residents
