Behavior Technician

• High School diploma or equivalent , plus 3 years or more years of experience in the behavioral health, human services, or mental health field.
• Preferred College Degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field .
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant (training will be provided if not already certified)

• One to two (1-2) years of experience working directly with children and families.
• Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with people with behavioral health conditions.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.
• No more than 5 points on license.

• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals, staff, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile clients/family members.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

This job regularly works in the center or assigned treatment program.

This job may also work in the community providing services outside of the office, in schools, client homes, and other community settings.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Ability to maintain physical exertion for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode.
• Ability to maintain a kneeling and/or crouching position for multiple events across a shift that could last up to 45 minutes per episode.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Ability to see and quickly respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to wear personal protective and safety gear correctly for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time across the shift along with the ability to walk swiftly or run after consumers on a shift.
• Ability to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport individuals as needed.
• Ability to utilize quick body movements when working with individuals with challenging behavior.
• Ability to remain awake for the entire assigned shift.

• Ab ility to complete trainings and apply knowledge to work with individuals served.
• Ability to perform emergency medical procedures when necessary .
• Requirement to lift/bend/push/pull/ stoop /kneel/crouch/crawl regularly when implementing crisis interventions .
• Ability to accurately document required therapy data .
• Operate and conduct self in a professional m anner at all times .
• Ability to hear and speak spoken language in communication with individuals served, other staff, family members of individuals, and members of the general public .
• Ability to accept and implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching, overall job operations .
• Intermediate computer skills .