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
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Organize and maintain residential and instructional area
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Prepare and keep reinforcement and needed program materials accessible
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Delivers instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors
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Collect data accurately following Boundless procedures
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Maintain individual’s program book
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Monitor individual’s ISP/Treatment Plan objectives and the progression of goals
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Complete any documentation needed for the individual when assigned by Supervisors
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Deliver reinforcement following principles as learned in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors
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Implements specific behavior plans as directed by supervisors
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Demonstrates accurate implementation of programs as taught in initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback from supervisors
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Identifies concerns with program goals and interventions and communicates this to supervisors
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Attends all training as directed by supervisor. This may include webinars or video training
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Receive and work towards goals developed by supervisors
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Communicates in a professional manner with coworkers and parents
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Seeks, receives and applies feedback appropriately and professionally
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Dresses appropriately and arrives on time for work
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Uses professional language when describing the children and/or behaviors
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Implements Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Interventions to maintain safety
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Responsible for reading and following all Boundless and Medicaid policy and procedures
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Drives individuals to offsite program locations, school, appointments, and community activities
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Involves individuals to whatever capacity possible in community events and activities
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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
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Monitors individuals health and reports any concerns to nursing staff and/or supervisor
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Completes treatments as directed by nursing staff
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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:
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Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
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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:
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Balancing
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Stooping
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Pulling
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Pushing
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Standing
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Kneeling
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Reaching
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Lifting(up to 50 lbs)
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Carrying(up to 50 lbs)
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Crouching
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Crawlin
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The essential sensory and communicative activities include:
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Feeling
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Seeing
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Speaking
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Hearing
An individual in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties:
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Inside Environmental Conditions
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Outside Environmental Conditions
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Exposure to Blood
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Exposure to Bodily Fluids
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Combative Residents
Part Time- First Shift: 7am - 3pm