Program Intervention Technician- Second Shift

Job Description

Summary/Objective

This position will be working directly in a crisis respite setting with individuals with a diagnosis of autism, I/DD and/or behavioral health needs. Constant engagement with and supervision of the individuals will be a requirement for staff. This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation as applicable of Applied Behavioral Analysis (which is a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills); implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other approaches that the team determines appropriate for the individual. Implementation of intense behavioral programming is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression and elopement.

Essential Functions

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

Organize and maintain residential and instructional area

Prepare and keep reinforcement and needed program materials accessible

Delivers instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors

Collect data accurately following Boundless procedures

Maintain individual’s program book

Monitor individual’s ISP/Treatment Plan objectives and the progression of goals

Complete any documentation needed for the individual when assigned by Supervisors

Deliver reinforcement following principles as learned in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors

Implements specific behavior plans as directed by supervisors

Demonstrates accurate implementation of programs as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors

Identifies concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisors

Attends all training as directed by supervisor. This may include webinars or video training

Receive and work towards goals developed by supervisors

Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers and parents

Seeks, receives and applies feedback appropriately and professionally

Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work

Uses professional language when describing the children and/or behaviors

Implements Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Interventions to maintain safety

Responsible for reading and following all Boundless and Medicaid policy and procedures

Drives individuals to offsite program locations, school, appointments, and community activities

Involves individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities

Performs duties within home including, but not limited to: cooking; cleaning; laundry; grocery shopping for the individuals or with them (in conjunction with their individual plans). Packs lunches as designated

Monitors individuals health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor

Completes treatments as directed by nursing staff

Maintains and fuels vehicles

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work required.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing.

Licensure/Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance, and other certifications deemed by accrediting or licensing oversight.

Experience: One year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical activities for this position involve:

Balancing

Stooping

Pulling

Pushing

Standing

Kneeling

Reaching

Lifting(up to 50 lbs)

Carrying(up to 50 lbs)

Crouching

Crawlin

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

Feeling

Seeing

Speaking

Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

Inside Environmental Conditions

Outside Environmental Conditions

Exposure to Blood

Exposure to Bodily Fluids

Combative Residents

Full Time, Second Shift: 3pm -11 pm.

Full-time