Lead Behavior Technician

I Am Boundless, Inc.; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Annual raises

Medical insurance

PTO 80 hours

Job summary

I Am Boundless, Inc. is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician in Worthington, Ohio. The role focuses on supervising behavior support for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

The position requires leadership experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong English communication skills. Benefits include savings plans, health coverage, and PTO. Training and ongoing professional support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3+ years of experience in the mental health field.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and engagement with individuals in a residential setting.
• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavior Support Plans as directed.
• Assist with crisis intervention for self-injury, aggression, and disruptive behavior.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hoyer lifts

Job description

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Kimberly Woods Full-time Regular Professional Worthington, OH, US

Salary Range: $21.60 To $21.60 Hourly

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 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 plus 3 or more years of experience in the mental health field
• Experience 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 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