Behavior Support Tech - Residential Intensive Treatment Program Job Buffalo area,New York USA,Healthcare

Are you passionate about helping youth with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health challenges reach their full potential? Join our Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) and become part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents every day.

Benefits & Perks:

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance (free options for Dental!)
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( to learn more: https://student aid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
Take advantage of our Outpatient Mental Health services while working!
$$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information:

Hourly rate is based on relevant years of experience
Full Time Schedule

Learn more about the ITP Residential program here: https://www.olvhs.org/itp

FULL

JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Pay Type:

Hourly
Salary Grade: 3A
Reports To:

Intensive Treatment Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 – 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Behavior Technician- ITP in the residential setting is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based methods to support individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability and mental health involvement. The methods include Applied Behavior Analysis approaches;

classroom observation; observation in residential setting; data collection; supporting staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. In addition, regular assistance with personal hygiene tasks are required. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments.

Essential

Job Duties:

Performs 15 minute checks during evening hours and provides documentation as directed.

Performs patient searches and patient belongings searches. Understands the contraband list.

Takes an active role in participating in and supporting a therapeutic and safe milieu.

Develops a working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and interactions.

Observes behaviors and communicates to the supervisor, medical, and others as appropriate.

Works cooperatively with the treatment team in the collection of pertinent data to assist in the development of the individualized treatment plan.

Implements the behavioral plan developed specifically for the individual.

Provides ongoing feedback regarding the individual’s response to the behavior plan.

Responsible for the administration and teaching of ADLs as required.

Responsible for assistance with personal hygiene tasks, as required.

Basic knowledge of sensory equipment use and how to provide successful sensory integration to individuals as indicated by their sensory menu and needs assessment.

Understands and utilizes the prompting hierachy as indicated by the treatment plan.

Knowledge of normal growth and development and the impact of the developmental disabilities on the individual and his/her family.

Has basic knowledge of alternative communication techniques including AAC devices and basic sign language.

Knowledge of and ability to implement individual schedules (sensory schedules, milieu programming, toileting…etc)…