What are the responsibilities and job description for the Positive Behavior Support Technician - 3rd Shift position at Volunteers of America Mid-States?
POSTION TITLE: Positive Behavior Support Technician 3rd Shift
LOCATION: Northern Kentucky
STATUS: FULL-TIME, HOURLY, NON -EXEMPT
PROGRAM: Development Disabilities
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
INTRODUCTION:
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp amp; Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
Training amp; Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following:
Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
*Loan forgiveness options through federal programs
(National Health Corp amp; Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
*All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Commitment Committee
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
Training amp; Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Provide training, assistance and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and significant behavioral challenges and mental health conditions. Ability to work with individuals who display aggression toward staff and other program participants. Ability to implement plans and training throughout crises and respond to behaviors utilizing positive behavior supports. Assist individuals served in expanding their opportunities to participate in community life as they choose. Assist individuals in learning and maintaining skills, having new life experiences and respond to behaviors utilizing positive behavior supports. Provide training to individuals served in all identified areas and function as part of the interdisciplinary team. Must be willing to flex schedule according to the needs of the individuals served. Ensure every individual under your care is treated with dignity and compassion, served with integrity and justice, and that an appreciation for diversity will be present for all employees and people that we serve.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:
1. Must have high school diploma or GED. Some college preferred
2. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities with behavioral needs and mental health conditions
3. Valid Drivers License and Auto Insurance
4. Experience providing care; toileting, bathing, etc. preferred
5. Previous experience working with clients with high behaviors preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate in the development and positive implementation of individual’s plans.
2. Facilitate consistent implementation of the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and Individual Specific Training (IST); implementing behavioral procedures as outlined to teach replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors through prevention and intervention while utilizing positive behavioral supports.
3. Respond to emergency situations as trained utilizing all aspects of the Mandatory Training.
4. Implement relational Mandatory training continuously to ensure a positive, engaged and therapeutic environment.
5. Implement Technical Mandatory training only when safety is compromised (ex: physical aggression, dangerous self-injurious behavior and dangerous property destruction) per training and only as needed.
6. Assist persons supported in exploring interests and hobbies of their choice that can connect them to their community.
7. Engage individuals in preferred in home activities continuously. This requires staff to be attentive to individuals and the environment at all times. Staff should not sit when clients are present. Staff should be engaging in activities or supervision at all times. In down time, the house should be cleaned and paperwork should be completed. Once all work is completed, staff should remain alert and know individual’s whereabouts per the individual’s routine.
8. Provide transportation, utilizing VOA agency vehicles, to persons supported for daily activities.
9. Serve as a mentor to persons supported and provide on-going coaching and encouragement.
10. Teach meaningful daily living skills that increase independence, recreation, and socialization in the life of the individuals we support.
11. Advocate for the needs, interests, and support of the person in your care.
12. Complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, daily support notes, charting, behavior data collection, etc.
13. Attend and be an active participant in scheduled meetings and trainings.
14. Provide communication regarding individual, home, or work related needs to supervisor/nurse/Behavior Consultant (BC) in a timely manner.
15. Assist with personal care as required. Individuals should be clean, presentable and in clothing that is appropriate.
16. Pass medications per physician’s orders, as trained by VOA nurse, and notify the supervisor of any medication issues or medication errors.
17. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Previous shift staff may not leave shift until appropriate ratios are maintained.
Salary : $16 - $18