Lead Behavior Technician

I Am Boundless; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual raises

80 hours PTO

Health insurance

FSA

DCA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PSLF eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Job summary

I Am Boundless in Worthington, OH is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician to directly support individuals with autism in a residential setting. You will lead a small treatment team, implement ABA-based strategies, and monitor progress under supervision.

The role requires leadership, English communication skills, and a 3+ years background in mental health; on-call rotation and licensure like First Aid/CPR are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years in the mental health field.
• Leadership experience in a team setting.
• Must communicate in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Work directly in a residential therapeutic setting to support behavior stabilization.
• Implement ABA-based plans and structured Behavior Support Plans as directed.
• Lead the treatment team on each shift to ensure all daily requirements are met.
• Respond to crisis situations including self-injury or aggression.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring for a Lead 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.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases

Paid Time Off

• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Options Including Dental, Vision and Wellness Support
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Professional Support

• Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
• A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
• Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
• Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)

What You’ll Do:

As a Lead Behavior Technician, you’ll play a meaningful role in working directly in a residential therapeutic setting with individuals in need of behavior stabilization with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. 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. This position will take lead on each shift to ensure the treatment team is functioning smoothly and all daily requirements are complete. On call rotation required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HighSchool Diploma or equivalent or related field, plus 3 years or more of experience in the mental health field.
• Experience working in a leadership role
• 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 intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals and experience implementing ABA
• College Degree in related field

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.