Behavior Support Technician Job New Albany area,Indiana USA,Social Work

Position: Positive Behavior Support Technician

LOCATION: Northern Kentucky

PROGRAM: Development Disabilities

REPORTS TO
:
Program Manager

INTRODUCTION

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non‑profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low‑income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS

Health and Wellness
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- Health and Wellness Program
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- Short Term Disability
- Met Life Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
- Employee discounts
- Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
- Commitment Committee
- Integrity Committee
- Compassion Committee
- Retention Committee
Training & Development
- VOA LEAD Program
  - Leadership Development Program
- VOA University - Staff Development
- VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the development and positive implementation of individual’s plans.

Facilitate consistent implementation of the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and Individual Specific Training (IST); implementing behavioral procedures as outlined to teach replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors through prevention and intervention while utilizing positive behavioral supports.

Respond to emergency situations as trained utilizing all aspects of the Mandatory Training.

Implement relational Mandatory training continuously to ensure a positive, engaged and therapeutic environment.

Implement Technical Mandatory training only when safety is compromised (ex: physical aggression, dangerous self‑injurious behavior and dangerous property destruction) per training and only as needed.

Assist persons supported in exploring interests and hobbies of their choice that can connect them to their community.

Engage individuals in preferred in‑home activities continuously. This requires staff to be attentive to individuals and the environment at all times. Staff should not sit when clients are present. Staff should be engaging in activities or supervision at all times. In downtime, the house should be cleaned and paperwork should be completed. Once all work is completed, staff should remain alert and know individual’s whereabouts per the individual’s routine.

Provide transportation, utilizing VOA agency vehicles, to persons supported for daily activities.

Serve as a mentor to persons supported and provide on‑going coaching and encouragement.

Teach meaningful daily living skills that increase independence, recreation, and socialization in the life of the individuals we support.

Advocate for the needs, interests, and support of the person in your care.

Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, daily support notes, charting, behavior data collection, etc.

Attend and be an active participant in scheduled meetings and trainings.

Provide communication regarding individual, home, or work related needs to supervisor/nurse/Behavior Consultant (BC) in a timely manner.

Assist with personal care as required. Individuals should be clean, presentable and in clothing that is appropriate.

Pass medications per physician’s orders, as trained by VOA nurse, and notify the supervisor of any medication issues or medication errors.

Report to work on time and as scheduled. Previous shift staff may not leave shift until appropriate ratios are maintained.

Complete safety drills and Emergency Preparedness activities as scheduled.

Other duties as assigned.

Strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of different backgrounds.

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