Behavior Technician (DSP III) Overnights 10pm-6am - 00437 Southeastern VA Training Center 7 reviews - Chesapeake, VA Southeastern VA Training Center 7 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. We have an opening for a Behavior Technician. This is a full time position to include working weekends and holidays. Overtime is a requirement as needed. This position will be assigned to behaviorally challenging homes. Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional III (Behavior Technician) to support the facilityâ??s mission by providing care to adults primarily diagnosed with intellectual disabilities who may have a secondary diagnosis of mental disorders or severe behavioral challenges. Will act as a lead, and provide training and guidance to DSP I & II staff in the home in regard to behaviors and appropriate interventions to include de-escalation techniques. In addition, will deliver personal support team programs, training, supervision and services to individuals and groups of individuals residing at SEVTC. â?¢ Promote client socialization, self care and development utilizing person centered treatment plans to guide/direct, strengths and weaknesses: motivate independence and self sufficiency among ID/MH. â?¢ Interact with assigned individuals according to treatment plan to assist in meeting individual/unit goals. â?¢ Assist with admissions process by orienting new clients to the home, observing behavior and appearance. â?¢ Provide complete ADL assistance in accordance with selected self care concepts and skills training as needed (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, hair/nail care, shaving, toileting, eating). â?¢ Provide activity/teaching groups for client care needs with approval of supervisor. â?¢ Attentive to noise, lighting, neatness and security of the home. â?¢ Assist with maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment by actions and/or notifications as required. â?¢ Observe client behavior within milieu and report changes to supervisor. â?¢ Conduct assessments and training for homes to assist staff development and skill sets. â?¢ Assist with interventions (e.g. safety holds and/or restraints) as required. â?¢ Collaborate with personal support team as required for interventions. â?¢ Document observations/interventions according to provided guidelines. â?¢ Share observations with supervisor and personal support team to assist with enhancing client care/treatment plan implementation/revision. â?¢ Attend Personal support team meetings and actively provide pertinent information for clientâ??s plan â?¢ Participate in the house coverage/scheduling to ensure adequate coverage. Overtime is a requirement as needed. â?¢ Participate in orientation of new employees and by assisting in identification/ provision of in-service and continuing education. â?¢ Demonstrate ability to give, accept and appropriately respond to feedback by providing support and focused solution-based feedback. Minimum Qualifications â?¢ Associates Degree in psychology, rehabilitation services, social services or related human services field and/or equivalent combination of education or experience in the Mental Health field supporting behavior intervention & de-escalation is required. â?¢ Experience in a direct care setting for individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse. â?¢ Experience with implementation of recovery principles and techniques for de-escalation. â?¢ Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English language. â?¢ Experience in following behavior support plans in addition to ISPâ??s to include documentation and making suggestions for improvement and strategies. â?¢ Working knowledge of characteristics (and programs for treatment) of mental health disorders to include data collection and detailed ID note documentation. â?¢ Ability to describe individual observations orally and in writing. â?¢ Knowledge of and ability to observe and/or instruct individuals with a variety of mental disorders/severe behaviors/intellectual or developmental disabilities in basic self help, independent living, Day Support, Vocational and social skills. â?¢ Ability to observe and oversee individuals in the home/recreational/social/day support and vocation activities, and document observations. â?¢ Ability to work with multiple individuals not just one to one, in a high intensive behavioral home setting. â?¢ Ability to support and train other staff on how to de-escalate behaviors and prioritize safety for all individuals. â?¢ Ability to remain calm in crisis settings while utilizing appropriate behavioral techniques to return individuals to base line. â?¢ Must be computer literate, including email experience, and able to accurately utilize electronic health records for data entry and retrieval. â?¢ Valid Virginia driverâ??s license required. â?¢ Must successfully complete the facility's Pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, to include Person Centered Approach techniques, CPR/First Aid Certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management and physical/behavioral management, for continued employment. (Pre service training class is 3 weeks long, with shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30pm and 12:30pm to 9:00pm). Preferred Qualifications â?¢ Bachelorâ??s Degree in psychology, rehabilitation services, social services, or related human services field. â?¢ Experience in a mental health hospital or ID/DD institutional setting. â?¢ One year of supervisory, management or training experience. Special Requirements AN FBI background check will be required prior to employment. Only completed applications accepted. Resumes' may be submitted but do not substitute for a completed state application. Virginia Jobs - 15 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job