Family Support Technician

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Family Support Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time or Part Time – Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Allegany Regional Development Corporation - Family Support Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ARDC Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists individuals with identifying and modifying challenging behaviors in their home and community. Staff will educate, assist, and support families in the development and utilization of strategies and interventions to aid the individual and family overcome these challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral issues.

Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Dependable transportation

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:

Experience with collaboration within a community System of Care.

Experience utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work independently and set schedule according to the needs of individuals and their family

Ability to document completion as outlined by program guidelines

Functional knowledge of basic computer applications (i.e. word-processing, e-mail)

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekend hours

Ability to set aside personal attitudes and address individuals and their families in a clinical, professional manner

Ability to be sensitive and respectful of cultural/values/lifestyle differences in families

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully; in collaboration with individuals in the agency and community.

SALARY:

$16 per hour starting rate

Company Description

In 2018, two regional chapters of NYSARC joined forces and embarked on a journey to set a new standard for collaboration among agencies serving individuals with disabilities.

The two organizations have a rich history—both with the communities they serve and in which they serve, along with their independent brand identities. In identifying a parent brand, all parties worked together to craft a likeness that honors both the heritage of each agency and their combined mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Throughout the brainstorming meetings, one theme prevailed—togetherness. While the process, funding, legislation, and even definition of what it means to serve people with disabilities has changed dramatically over the tenure of our organizations, one thing that has not changed is the commitment to togetherness. Both organizations recognize that, as people, we’re better together—disabilities or not, Olean or Niagara, it doesn’t matter. Togetherness works.

In 2018, two regional chapters of NYSARC joined forces and embarked on a journey to set a new standard for collaboration among agencies serving individuals with disabilities. The two organizations have a rich history—both with the communities they serve and in which they serve, along with their independent brand identities. In identifying a parent brand, all parties worked together to craft a likeness that honors both the heritage of each agency and their combined mission to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Throughout the brainstorming meetings, one theme prevailed—togetherness. While the process, funding, legislation, and even definition of what it means to serve people with disabilities has changed dramatically over the tenure of our organizations, one thing that has not changed is the commitment to togetherness. Both organizations recognize that, as people, we’re better together—disabilities or not, Olean or Niagara, it doesn’t matter. Togetherness works.