What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN DAYS position at PeopleInc?
Instruction and supervision of individuals in all aspects associated with day and/or residential programming, including but not limited to adjustment counseling, coping and functional skill building, functional activities and community outings. Ensure the health, safety and well being of individuals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with development and implementation of staff training, behavior plans and crisis intervention as assigned by the behavior specialist, program manager, program administrator or support management specialist.
• Assist with the development of behavior plans assigned by the behavior specialist or support management specialist.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of community activities.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Safely transports individuals to and from activities.
• Ensures supplies are available to meet individuals’ needs.
• Participates in general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent agency and community program meetings.
• Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
• Responsible for recording time worked at the start and end of each shift.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• AA degree or one year experience in Human Services preferred.
• 18 years of age.
• NYS Drivers License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.
• Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations including maintaining Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention certification as per regulatory guidelines.
• CPR certification required.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.