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Behavior Technician
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NAFI CT, Inc.
Prospect, CT (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Part-Time
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Job Description
NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care. NAFI CT is currently seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at the Tress Rd Group Home in Prospect. Tress Road is a four-bed, group home that provides treatment for adolescent males (ages 13 to 20) with developmental disabilities, co-occurring psychiatric disorders as well as specialized medical and behavioral needs. The home provides clinical services, and unconditional support in an environment that allows for individualized treatment and permanency planning.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as key staff member for clients assigned to you, assuring supervision and accountability for them at all times Be available to fulfill staff vacancies on an as needed basis Provides and assists with development of treatment and/or service plans, goals, individual counseling to client to discuss interpersonal issues, and treatment issues Demonstrates the ability to assess client skill levels. Counsel clients in the areas of independent living, coping strategies, pro-social, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and navigating peer pressure Maintains professional boundaries Demonstrates the ability to set and adhere to limits Ensures that client safety is priority Ensures that client success is paramount, by implementing an effective daily schedule that creates a culture to inspire clients to achieve goals Demonstrates/role models strong interpersonal skills, pro-social behaviors and professional responsibility to internal and external community Demonstrates Computer literacy, by utilizing an electronic health record to ensure timely, accurate, and well-written documentation of clients' activities; utilizing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to record hours worked and to submit requests for time off; and, utilizing email Attends and participates in staff meetings May participate in and facilitates program group sessions when appropriate Prepares summaries of interactions and objective behavioral observations of clients at the end of each shift Participates in staff training, and maintains certifications as appropriate and required, and demonstrates the ability to pass proficiency test(s), where appropriate Provides safe transportation for clients as necessary Perform crisis prevention and interventions including de-escalation techniques and/or physical management as needed and allowed Our Exceptional Benefits (Benefit-Eligible Employees): Generous paid time off. 3-6 weeks' vacation, 7 sick days and 11 paid holidays each year.Employee Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage (Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, and holistic health programs). No-cost employee assistance program. Voluntary employee-focused wellness programs.Retirement and Financial Planning:
Company matching 403b and no-cost retirement consulting. Company paid for life Insurance and long-term disability. Public service loan forgiveness. Insurance, including accident, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life. Pet Insurance.Tuition reimbursement:
Includes licensure fees and professional memberships. …and much, much more!Desired Qualifications:
High School Diploma (Required). Nice to have associate or bachelor's degree. 1-2 years of relevant experience in Social Work, Health Care, Nursing, Human Services or relevant. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and ethical practice.Hourly:
$22.00 / per hourSchedule:
30 hours per week: Thursday 2pm- 10pm, Friday 2pm
- 10pm, Saturday 8am
- 10pm