Behavior Technician

I Am Boundless, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

I Am Boundless, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Behavior Technician in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on supervising individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions in a residential setting, implementing ABA and structured support plans, and addressing crises as they arise.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR. A valid Ohio driver’s license and clean record are required, with background checks and screenings part

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate in English, including writing and speaking.
• First Aid/CPR for adults, children and infants; nursing delegation.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with proof of auto insurance and ≤5 points.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage individuals in a residential setting.
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Support Plans.
• Respond to crises including self-injury, aggression, or disruptive behavior.

Skills

Communication in English

Attention to detail

Written literacy

Education

High School Diploma

College degree (preferred)

Job description

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Full-time Regular Professional Columbus, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2803

Salary Range: $19.39 To $20.19 Hourly

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Behavior Technician! Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

What You’ll Do

As a Behavior Technician, you’ll play a meaningful role in our residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health conditions, and/or developmental disabilities. Constant engagement with and supervision of individuals will be a requirement for staff. This will include programs specific to the individual's needs based on their IP; implementation 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 determine appropriate for the individual. Crisis intervention is likely for issues including self-injury, aggression, and high magnitude disruptive behavior.

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

• First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant; delegated nursing
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance.
• No more than 5 points on license.

Preferred Experience

• Three-year experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health conditions.
• Experience implementing applied behavior analysis.
• College Degree in related field.

Special Skills and Requirements

• Must be detail oriented and have competent literacy and writing, documentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment as required - including pushing/pulling wheelchairs, lifting consumers with hoyer lifts.

All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.