Behavior Technician - Portage, United States - Residential Opportunities Inc

Description

Supervisor:
Intensive Treatment Manager.


Status:
Non-exempt, part time & full time.

Wage:
Hourly wage begins at $21.63 to $24.04, adjusted for relevant education and experience.


Number of Openings:
Multiple.


Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.

Our Intensive Residential Technicians provide one-on-one and group support to children and adolescents with autism and severe behavioral challenges in a residential care setting.

Full and part time, non-exempt status positions


Duties include:

implementing behavioral interventions for Individuals Served who demonstrate severe challenging behaviors including, but not limited to, physical aggression toward self and others and property damage; assisting Individuals in obtaining greater independence and community participation; providing personal and/or medical assistance as needed; teaching and role modeling appropriate behaviors and daily living skills; teaching and supporting Individuals to independently complete tasks such as personal hygiene, meal assistance, social and leisure activities, academic programs, coping skills, appropriate waiting, and others; administering medications according to ROI procedure; providing input for developing program plans and implementing said plans; establishing a collaborative relationship with Individuals Served, families, and staff; and more.

Paid training is provided to all new hires. During your first few weeks of employment, you will take a number of in-person classes, virtual classes over Zoom, and self-paced online courses. Your supervisor will also schedule you for on-site orientations. Trainings include (but are not limited to): CPR/First Aid, nutrition, medication administration, crisis intervention, driving safety, and the legal rights and protections of Individuals Served. Trainings vary by position.


Requirements:

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must possess a High School diploma/GED. You will be required to provide proof of said education through original diploma or official transcripts.
• U.S. Work Authorization.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in at least 2 college courses relating to child/adolescent development, applied behavior analysis, psychology of learning, education and/or communication disorders.
• Approved driver status as determined by ROI.

Qualifications:

• Ability to achieve and maintain required trainings and certifications including, but not limited to, medication certification, CPR & First Aid, and physical intervention techniques.
• Ability to intervene in behavioral crises and assist with a wide array of physical needs.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Consistently arrive on time and as scheduled to the work site.
• Knowledge of how to operate basic home appliances and office equipment.
• Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately communicate to families and support staff of Individuals Served.

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Agency paid training
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% agency match
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurance availability
• Agency paid life insurance
• Medical flexible spending
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Overtime & Holiday pay
• Family Medical Leave eligibility

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $24.04 per hour


Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b)

matching

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Work Location:
In person