Behavior Management Specialist

Summary:

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with Our Mission, Vision & Values.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Assists in the transportation needs when not temporarily assigned to other program needs.
Provides behavior management in assigned areas, keeps clients on task, and documents behavior modification system

Assists teacher /staff with daily operation of assigned area
Assists with attendance, communication with parents and referring agencies
Provides transportation if necessary
Oversees meal time and breaks

Provides crisis and/or individual counseling, groups for youth under supervision
This must be coordinated with the teacher and/or Clinical Therapist

Provides psych educational groups for youth
Selects curriculum based on group's needs, in coordination with teachers and/or Clinical Therapists

Assists in the behavioral management of the residential campus when not assigned to other program needs.
Provides direction to Youth Care Specialists as required.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to use a computer; proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Must be 21 years of age or older
Diploma/GED required
3+ years of behavioral health experience or Bachelors in Human Services related field desired.
Valid Ohio Driver's License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing Us with vehicle insurance
In addition, travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.
Physical Demands:

Ability to comply with Our requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.