Behavioral Stabilization Technician

Behavioral Support Technician

Primary job responsibility is to implement stabilization strategies utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Guide, model, and provide crisis prevention, de-escalation, intervention, and post-crisis strategies to school aged consumers in need of stabilization while assisting and mentoring the assigned Behavior Technician. Receive supervision and training from behavior analytic and mental health supervisors through direct observation and team meetings. This is a Full-Time, Hourly position.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provide behavioral support to consumers who are engaging in pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis behavior following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors.

Work alongside the assigned Behavior Technicians, in the center-based setting, and either leading or providing coaching during pre-crisis and crisis behavior, as required for the situation.

Implement crisis reduction plans as provided during initial training and from ongoing training and feedback from supervisors.

Assist in protecting the safety of the consumer and staff while ensuring proper use of de-escalation techniques and behavioral interventions.

Responsible for taking the initiative to ensure compliance with all consumers' behavior support plans and crisis plans.

Manage one's time appropriately, including initiating behavioral observations of consumers when others are not in crisis, researching and educating self on behavior support plans and crisis plans, building relationships with consumers of whom one supports).

Required to rotate between all programs across the Worthington Campus and will respond to crisis situations in a timely manner.

Responsible for completing necessary paperwork/documentation in accordance with compliance rules and regulations when crisis management techniques are utilized.

Collect and analyze data accurately following Boundless procedures.

Must have – or be willing to promptly acquire – an acceptable certification through Professional Crisis Management Association and First Aid and CPR certification (provided by Boundless).

Must be willing to wear protective gear in order to ensure safety of self as prescribed.

Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work.

Communicates by both hearing and speaking spoken language in a professional manner with coworkers, outside professionals and parents and uses professional language when describing the consumer and/or behaviors.

Attend and participate in all relevant/appropriate team meetings, program meetings and staff development days.

Seeks, receives, and apply feedback appropriately, professionally, and works towards goals developed by supervisors.

Participate in all fundraising activities through distribution of materials and information.

Responsible for reading and following all Boundless policy and procedures found in the employee handbook.

Responsible for reading and following, Medicaid, CARF, ODE and Child Care Licensing Policies (as appropriate) policies and procedures.

Responsible for following all training on other policies and procedures.

All other assigned duties.

Qualifications :

College Degree in related field (preferred)

Minimum qualifications:

at least 2 years of college in psychology or related field plus 3 years or more of experience in the mental health field.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to complete training

Ability to perform emergency medical procedures when necessary

Ability to accurately document required data

Always operates and conducts self in a professional manner.

Ability to hear and speak spoken language in communication with individuals served, other staff, family members of individuals, and members of the general public

Ability to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching, overall job operations

Ability to sustain physical restraints to meet the needs of the consumers in crisis (physically lift 40 lbs, able to squat, bend, and remain in position for long periods of time)

Intermediate computer skills

A successful BST is people-oriented, energetic, upbeat, flexible, hard-working, and resourceful. The BST enjoys supporting consumers with autism and related disorders, implementing behavioral techniques, and serving as a positive role model for staff.