Behavior Management Specialist (PT/PRN Weekend - 1st shift)

at  The Village Network

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or 3+ years of experience working in a related role.
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to use a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance. In addition, travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.

• Provides behavior management in the following ways:
• Supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals
• Role model and teaching appropriate skills and behaviors
• Implement the 6 R’s strategies when working with clients
• Utilize Collaborative Problem Solving
• Provides individual and/or group mental health services as appropriate to the child service plan. Will be responsible for providing clinical documentation of services rendered.
• Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings in order to better collaborate with the treatment team.
• Responsible for supervision for all clients during assigned shift.
• Engages with client family members as well as teachers and school staff in accordance with service plan.
• Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma informed models.
• Supports the youth’s education through tutoring and emotional support as part of daily operations.
• Temporarily assists in the transportation needs when not assigned to other program needs and may need to travel to multiple sites in order to provide necessary services.
• Provides crisis management services throughout the programs including the proper use of de-escalation techniques and restraints as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.