Program Intervention Technician- Weekend Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

This position will be working directly in a crisis respite setting with individuals with a diagnosis of autism, I/DD and/or behavioral health needs.  Constant engagement with and supervision of the individuals will be a requirement for staff.  This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation as applicable of Applied Behavioral Analysis (which is a highly scheduled, intensive therapeutic approach to teach expected behavior and life skills); implementation of highly structured Behavior Support Plans and other approaches that the team determines appropriate for the individual.  Implementation of intense behavioral programming is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression and elopement.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Organize and maintain residential and instructional area

• Prepare and keep reinforcement and needed program materials accessible

• Delivers instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors

• Collect data accurately following Boundless procedures

• Maintain individual’s program book

• Monitor individual’s ISP/Treatment Plan objectives and the progression of goals

• Complete any documentation needed for the individual when assigned by Supervisors

• Deliver reinforcement following principles as learned in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors

• Implements specific behavior plans as directed by supervisors

• Demonstrates accurate implementation of programs as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors

• Identifies concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisors

• Attends all training as directed by supervisor. This may include webinars or video training

• Receive and work towards goals developed by supervisors

• Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers and parents

• Seeks, receives and applies feedback appropriately and professionally

• Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work

• Uses professional language when describing the children and/or behaviors

• Implements Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Interventions to maintain safety

• Responsible for reading and following all Boundless and Medicaid policy and procedures

• Drives individuals to offsite program locations, school, appointments, and community activities

• Involves individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities

• Performs duties within home including, but not limited to: cooking; cleaning; laundry; grocery shopping for the individuals or with them (in conjunction with their individual plans). Packs lunches as designated

• Monitors individuals health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor

• Completes treatments as directed by nursing staff

• Maintains and fuels vehicles

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work required.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing.

Licensure/Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant; delegated nursing. (training will be provided, if not already certified); valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance, and other certifications deemed by accrediting or licensing oversight.

Experience: One year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required – including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical activities for this position involve:

• Balancing

• Stooping

• Pulling

• Pushing

• Standing

• Kneeling

• Reaching

• Lifting(up to 50 lbs)

• Carrying(up to 50 lbs)

• Crouching

• Crawlin

The essential sensory and communicative activities include:

• Feeling

• Seeing

• Speaking

• Hearing

An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:

• Inside Environmental Conditions

• Outside Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to Blood

• Exposure to Bodily Fluids

• Combative Residents