Behavior Technician
Company: I am boundless
Location: The Plains
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary/Objective:Primary job responsibility is to help persons
with developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders
succeed in the community, schools, work, and family integration and
contribution. Services may be delivered to children or adults
during the day, evening, and/or weekend based upon the client’s
needs. The Behavior Technician will work with individuals and
families to provide person-centered care and treatment services.
Services may be provided in the home and/or community based upon
client needs. Staff will primarily receive supervision through
on-site and telehealth observation and feedback.Essential
Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.•
Assist the client in achieving personal independence in managing
their basic needs, including but not limited to coping skills,
self-advocacy, self-care, communication, social skills and
self-managing leisure time.• Facilitate the further development of
daily living skills as needed, including but not limited to,
facilitating personal hygiene skills, mobility, meal preparation
and eating skills, toileting, dressing, showering and care of
personal property.• Monitor, document, and support the client’s
developmental disability needs and/or mental health symptoms.•
Provide skill development opportunities specific to the consumer’s
needs and treatment plan. Provide choice-making opportunities and
communication opportunities whenever possible.• Maintain data,
documents, records and materials related to assigned individuals
and their treatment plans. Assist in monitoring goal progression.
Identify and document when interventions are needed for specific
goals due to lack of progression.• Assure that proper procedures
are followed in regard to each individual and their inherent
rights.• Attend training as directed, including but not limited to,
monthly QBHS supervision and annual Relias training.• Participate
in training, meetings, etc., in the community or consumer’s home.•
Maintain certifications, clinical, and human resource requirements
including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, annual training
requirements, annual evaluations, and timekeeping in ADP.• Maintain
certification in Ukeru (trauma-informed care, blocking, and
personal safety training). This position does not require the use
of restrictive interventions, including restraint.• Submit service
records electronically within 48 hours of service. Submit all
incident reports and MUIs the same day as the incident and notify
the supervisor immediately.• Data should be collected for behaviors
to reduce, and skills being taught during each session with a
client and submitted daily.• Seek, receive, and apply feedback
appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed
with clients and treatment teams, and supervisors.• Maintain
professionalism and interpersonal boundaries when working with the
client, client’s family, friends, and others on the client’s
treatment team.• Maintain punctuality and exemplary attendance and
request time off in advance from the supervisor as needed.•
Maintain confidentiality requirements at all times, including while
in the community with or without the client present.• Responsible
for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless
policies and procedures.• Staff are expected to work scheduled
hours and seek supervisor approval in advance for changes in
hours/shifts.• Willingness to transport clients, when appropriate
and safe for clients and staff.• Other duties, and
responsibilities, as directed.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:•
Intermediate computer and tablet skills.• Professional telephone
etiquette.• Caring and compassionate. Desire to help others and
teach new skills• Collaboration skills and teamwork oriented.•
Interpersonal communication skills• Thoroughness and attention to
detail Desire to help others and teach new skillsRequired Education
and Experience:• 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.Preferred Education and
Experience:• Three years of experience working with vulnerable
populations, especially those with developmental disabilities or
mental health disorders.• College Degree in a related field.•
Experience in ABA.Licensure/Certification:• Ability to obtain and
maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant. (Training will
be provided, if not already certified).• Valid Ohio Driver’s
License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto
insurance, insurable driving record (five points or
fewer).Additional Eligibility Qualifications:• Must be able to
function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity,
and the ability to work effectively with those served, their
families, and other professional staff.• Ability to accept and
implement feedback and constructive criticism in teaching, and
overall job operations.• Must possess the ability to make
independent decisions when appropriate.• Must maintain all
licenses/certifications /training/credentialing as required for
job.Supervisory Responsibility:This position has no supervisory
responsibility.Work Environment:This job may will primarily operate
in individuals’ homes or in the community, depending upon services
being delivered. An individual in this position may be exposed to
the following environmental conditions when performing duties:•
Inside Environmental Conditions• Outside Environmental Conditions•
Exposure to Blood• Exposure to Bodily Fluids• Combative
BehaviorPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are
representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the
essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach
with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, bend,
push, pull up to 50lbs. May implement crisis intervention utilizing
Ukeru blocking and personal safety techniques.Position Type and
Expected Hours of Work:This is a part-time position, and hours of
work and days will be based on assigned shifts. Additional shifts
may be picked up with supervisor approval. During times of
unexpected or temporary inability to provide services in the
community (inclement weather, pandemic, client illness or
hospitalization, etc.), days and shift starting and ending times
may vary.Travel:Local travel may be required if transporting
clients in their community. Travel between clients’ homes may be
needed if working multiple shifts. Travel time is paid, and mileage
reimbursement will be provided between locations.The above
statements reflect the general details considered necessary to
describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall
not be considered as a detailed description of all work
requirements that this position may entail. Salary: . Date posted:
06/17/2025
Keywords: I am boundless, East Lake , Behavior Technician, Healthcare , The Plains, Florida
