Group Home Behavior Technician (DSP)

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Locations: Williamstown

Full time, part time, and Float (Sat/Sun 7a-9p & Fri 3p-11, Sat/Sun 7a-9p) positions available

Pay Rate: $19.25 - $21.25 Hourly

Rates are based on total years of work experience with Adult IDD populations

Hourly Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Home Behavior Technician provides direct support to people with developmental disabilities who exhibit acute challenging behaviors in a clinically-driven Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) residential program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, trains, transports and supervises the activities and functions of all individuals in addition to maintaining the home/day program in a safe, clean and healthy manner
Assists individuals in occupational, recreational, vocational and therapeutic programs including, but not limited to, off-site day program/work area/locations
Assists individuals in the independent management of his/her affairs, which may include , but are not limited to, personal hygiene, meal preparation, clothing maintenance, personal health maintenance, money management, household maintenance, employment habits, recreational activities and/or other duties or responsibilities which provides/assists the individuals to live in a caring environment
Implements and documents all documentation assigned and required including, but not limited to, skill development, behavior management/behavior support plans, emergencies, habilitation plan, maintenance, reinforcement schedules, token economies, pictures schedules, etc.
Attends house meetings to review and discuss program affairs
Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a home-like environment for the individuals
Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Maintain certifications and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safe crisis management and intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED); certificate and/or associates degree preferred in related field
Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential or group home environment
Experience working with individuals with acute behaviors preferred
Previous knowledge /training in areas of applied behavior analysis or applied behavioral strategies, including, but not limited to, reinforcement schedules, token economy programs, picture schedules, etc. preferred
Previous knowledge/training with individuals who utilize augmentative communication devices preferred
Complete, pass, and maintain certifications for all required trainings as designated for position, including but not limited to advanced safety care training and Elwyn New Jersey enhanced behavior support training
Must be available to attend house meetings as scheduled
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and safety care using agency-trained protocols
Must possess good customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
Must cooperate with Elwyn New Jersey staff, the Department of Human Services staff, or, any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
Must submit to a criminal background check and drug test and be determined to be not disqualified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
Must agree to have their name checked against the New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and NJ Child Abuse Registry (CARI).
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

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