Behavioral Technician-OHICF

This position is responsible for ensuring that all primary responsibilities are delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, County Boards of Developmental Disabilities & Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) guidelines and other regulatory bodies. As a Beacon employee, you are expected to be aligned with the goals, mission and corporate philosophies of the organization, and to perform in accordance with Beacon’s Mission and our “I CARE” core values – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

• Facilitate individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of each individual, applying techniques to decrease problems and aggressive behavior as well as to promote skill acquisition.
• Facilitate activities to build the following skills: communication, social skills, daily living, independence, personal hygiene, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Ability to work one-on-one with Individuals as directed.
• Assist and care for children with severe developmental disabilities and/or mental illness and occurring disorders, performing in gentle, compassionate and evidenced-based manner and operating within the rights of the Individuals.
• Set positive examples for Individuals at all times.
• Adhere to the person-centered plans, treatment plans, and behavior plans as written for each Individual.
• Practices safe and sound crisis prevention and intervention strategies by promoting and teaching the use of preventative strategies, therapeutic activities and recreation, and early intervention techniques.
• Maintains close communication with the Home Manager, QIDP, nurse, and clinical staff to ensure support strategies and plans are implemented appropriately and with the utmost respect for the person supported.
• Actively participates at staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reaction to various therapy programs.
• Provide opportunities throughout the day to help individuals meet daily goals.
• Provide quality care, a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all people supported.
• Create a space of trust and relationship with all individuals.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all individuals.
• Follow and uphold all house guidelines.
• Cook meals as necessary for Individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.
• Transports to and attends appointments with Individuals: advocate and obtains necessary documentation.
• Complete required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms, resident inventories, etc.
• Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the cleaning chart. Inspection ready at all times.
• Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
• Hand off communication to next shift staff.
• Understands and follows the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) code of ethics.
• Recognizes abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation (ANME) and as a mandated reporter, reports unusual and major unusual incidents following the ANME policies.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments; teaches, observes, reports concerns and progress in self-administration of medication; assists the individuals in achieving more independence in administration of medications.
• Maintains all required certifications
• On-call duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adhere to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies, Policies and Procedures.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of previous experience working in high acuity environments with intense behaviors preferred.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) experience preferred.
• Successfully pass all required background checks including fingerprinting and registry checks.
• Ability to work with and care for children with developmental disabilities and co-occurring challenges.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and remain eligible insurable under the BSLS insurance coverage policy.
• Ability to complete duties in a gentle, compassionate and evidenced-based manner, while operating within the rights of the children supported.
• Demonstrates patience and compassion.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works well with a variety of different individuals.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of child’s condition, symptoms and medications.
• Exhibits ability to think quickly and act calmly in emergent situations.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Possesses strong listening skills.
• Possesses emotional strength necessary to work with children.
• Ability to maintain a friendly and open demeanor at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a calm manner.
• Ability to take direction well from management level staff.
• Must be able to meet time requirements of position.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.