Autism Technician - PRN

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Autism Technician to deliver in-home and community behavioral services under supervision, working with the autism program as part of the treatment team. The role emphasizes documenting patient observations, participating in meetings, and maintaining daily de-escalation practices, with 40 hours orientation required.

Candidates must obtain CPR/BLS within 90 days and meet Mercyhealth's driving policy standards.

Qualifications

• Must complete 40 hours of specified orientation on autism and application of techniques.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Maintains de-escalation training and applies techniques daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community behavioral services to autism patients as per treatment plan.
• Participate as a treatment team member and share progress observations.
• Document observations and care in the medical record; report adverse reactions.

Skills

De-escalation training

Computer skills

Education

40 hours orientation on autism

CPR/BLS certification due within 90 days

Job description

OverviewThe Autism Technician, under supervision, provides behavioral services to patients in the autism program. They participate in the treatment team and carries out services as described on the treatment plan. This role includes the following duties and actively supports the mission statement of Mercy Behavioral Health Services.Schedule: Pool/PRN - Flexible working as neededShift: DaysEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides in-home and community behavioral services to patients with autism as directed in the treatment plan.Participates as a treatment team member by attending meetings, providing feedback about patient progress, and sharing impressions of patient status.Documents observations and care provided in the medical record.Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the Program Supervisor and/or Qualified Supervising ProviderParticipates in department and unit performance improvement activities.The employee will need to maintain current de-escalation training and utilize de-escalation techniques on a daily basis.Education and ExperienceMust complete 40 hours of specified orientation on autism and application of techniques.Certification and LicensureApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 daysManaging Threatening Confrontations Certified (on the job training) within 90 daysFor those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:Maintain a valid driver's license.Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.For those driving their personal vehicles:Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.Skills and AbilitiesCOMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, basic computer skills are required.Special Physical DemandsThe Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; reach; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and 25 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Occasional ability to focus is required. The employee will need to maintain current de-escalation training and utilize de-escalation techniques on a daily basis.Level of SupervisionRequires a high level of independent judgment.PAY RANGE:$19.02 - $29.48Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women