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 crisis 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 IP; implementation as applicable 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 determines appropriate for the individual. Implementation of intense 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 and instructional area
Prepare and keep reinforcement and needed program materials accessible
Delivers instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors
Collect data accurately following Boundless procedures
Maintain individual’s program book
Monitor individual’s ISP/Treatment Plan objectives and the progression of goals
Complete any documentation needed for the individual when assigned by Supervisors
Deliver reinforcement following principles as learned in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors
Implements specific behavior plans as directed by supervisors
Demonstrates accurate implementation of programs as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from 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
Receive and work towards goals developed by supervisors
Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers and parents
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 and Medicaid policy and procedures
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 treatments as directed by nursing staff
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 implementing ABA 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
