Group Home Behavior Technician - Vineland, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Vineland, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Shift Details:

Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem

Location:

Gloucester County

Salary:

$19.00

***: The Group Home Behavior Technician provides direct support to people with developmental disabilities who exhibit acute challenging behaviors in a clinically-driven Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) residential program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Group Home Behavior Technician manages, trains, transports and supervises the activities and functions of all individuals in addition to maintaining the home/day program in a safe, clean and healthy manner
Group Home Behavior Technician assists individuals in occupational, recreational, vocational and therapeutic programs including, but not limited to, offsite day program/work area/locations
Assists individuals in the independent management of his/her affairs, which may include, but are not limited to, personal hygiene, meal preparation, clothing maintenance, personal health maintenance, money management, household maintenance, employment habits, recreational activities and/or other duties or responsibilities which provides/assists the individuals to live in a caring environment
Group Home Behavior Technician implements and documents all documentation assigned and required including, but not limited to, skill development, behavior management/behavior support plans, emergencies, habilitation plan, maintenance, reinforcement schedules, token economies, pictures schedules, etc.
Attends weekly clinical meetings to review and discuss program affairs
Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a homelike environment for the individuals
Group Home Behavior Technician cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
Maintain certifications and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agencytrained protocols
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, certificate and/or associates degree preferred in related field
Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with the focus on behavioral services. Experience in a related field or with people with developmental disabilities may be substituted on a year for year basis (2 years) for the associate's degree
Experience working with individuals with acute behaviors
Previous knowledge /training in areas of applied behavior analysis or one (1) year applied behavioral strategies, including, but not limited to, reinforcement schedules, token economy programs, picture schedules, etc.
Must cooperate with Elwyn New Jersey staff, the Department of Human Services staff, or, any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
Must be able to perform CPR using agencytrained protocols
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record
Elwyn New Jersey reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation._