Behavior Technician Programming Coordinator

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Under general supervision of the Behavior Technician Supervisor manages group and individual case programming including continuous intensive behavioral modification trauma-focused interventions for high acuity youth located at Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center - Lincoln. Participates in the development of planning for the youths overall programming during placement. Depending on treatment modality used may serve as a youth treatment group leader for a given number of youth groups; performs related work as assigned.

Examples of work includes:

• Direct care for youth with high acuity using trauma-focused interventions.
• De-escalation with inclusion of behavioral modification strategies.
• Continuous and intensive interventions to encourage skill building of life and communication skills.
• Direct implementation of continuous and intensive treatment plans using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Partnering with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst to ensure constant follow-through of the programming behavioral modification strategies treatment plan etc.
• Conducts interviews with the youth to collect data for classification studies. Maintains all progress reports and classification information on assigned youth caseloads. May coordinate orientation of new youth.
• Counsels with an assigned caseload both in a group setting or on an individual basis within the treatment modality.
• Serves as the key facilitator of group meetings held with the youth groups. Coordinates and monitors the conduct of those meetings.
• Attends and participates in support team meetings and other staff and committee meetings to review progress in the development of treatment plans.
• May serve as liaison between school staff and Unit staff to further promote continuity of handling the programming of youth and youth groups.
• Participates in the basic and vocational education programs including visits to the various classrooms monitoring of classroom assignments and in the motivation of youth.
• Communicates with parents legal professionals Juvenile Service Officers and other social and state agencies. Arrange for tours and visits of parents families and others when required.
• Maintains security and control within the institution as required.
• Participates in parole discharge planning. Makes recommendations regarding furloughs and special privileges. Supervises group outings and recreational activities as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education. Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences human services criminal justice or related field. OR Experience in child or youth care teaching foster care community work related to children and youth behavioral health systems patient care nursing delinquency prevention juvenile court systems or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. Completion of: 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) competency assessment and exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board must be completed within 120 days of hire. RBT renewal competency assessment and application are required on an annual basis. A valid drivers license and ability to become an authorized vehicle driver for the State of Nebraska is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in juvenile facilities previous court clinical and MDT.

Other: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education. Must also posses a valid Drivers license with the ability to become an authorized vehicle driver for the State of Nebraska.

Knowledge of: basic counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to youth who have been assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic crisis intervention techniques; the principles of individual and group interaction.

Ability to: organize and manage own work flow; interact with youth from a variety of socio/economic cultural and educational backgrounds; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people in varying situations; observe and understand human behavior; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances. Basic counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to youth who have been assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center; basic crisis intervention techniques; the principles of individual and group interaction. Ability to organize and manage own work flow; interact with youth from a variety of socio/economic cultural and educational backgrounds; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people in varying situations; observe and understand human behavior; apply problem solving techniques to a variety of different circumstances.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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