What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Technician position at Adelbrook Developmental and Behavioral Services?
TITLE: Behavioral Technician I
JOB SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Technician I provides guidance, mentoring and social and life skills training to youth in residence that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring disorders. S/he ensures maintenance of a healthy, therapeutic milieu and sound, trauma-informed treatment. S/he will implement therapeutic activities designed to promote adaptation of positive alternative (replacement) behaviors for youth in the house. This position will involve effective use of behavior management strategy and potential physical restraints using Physical Management Techniques (PMT) to protect the young person from maladaptive behaviors endangering him or herself and/or others. The Behavioral Technician I’s schedule is 1st shift , 2nd shift and awake night (3rd shift). This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Program Coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors residents’ behaviors and builds therapeutic relationship to implement and support programming components within Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP).
- Teaches youth alternative (replacement) behaviors. Assists youth in building internal assets through the use of proactive, positive reinforcement and concrete behavioral strategies.
- Uses PMT techniques (as a last resort) to ensure a safe and therapeutic living environment within the house.
- Responsible for teaching day- to-day life skills and assisting with ADL’s to encourage independency.
- Submits all documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collects and records Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence (ABC) data. Thoroughly documents behavior data using appropriate logs, critical incident reports and other documentations. Submits all documents in a clear, concise, and timely manner through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Demonstrates ability to work with leadership and treatment team members and takes an active role in the treatment planning process.
- Plans and implements leisure time recreational activities, coordinates planning with the house schedule in concert with the individual treatment needs of the residents.
- Transports residents to off-grounds activities, meetings and medical appointments.
- Assist residents with preparation of meals.
- Attends all required agency training.
- Abides by the agency’s Code of Ethics. Displays exemplary role modeling by following agency recommendations, policies and procedures.
- Performs all other duties, including mandated overtime as assigned by the Program Support Supervisor.
Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:
AS degree in psychology, social work or a human services field preferred, and one year of experience working with emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered youth and youth with PDDs are required. BA/BS degree preferred. Must be willing to learn and implement the components of a PBSP. Certification in Physical Management Techniques (PMT) and Trauma Informed Care are required. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mandated reporting, professional boundaries, CPR and First Aid. Must have the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during training while fulfilling job responsibilities with the youth. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required to ensure safety of the youth and coverage by the agency’s insurance carrier. The ability to work effectively with youth and other employees from diverse educational, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds is required.
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