Who We Are:
Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.
Why Work at The Village Network:
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The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
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Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
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Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the Supervised Hours necessary to earn your independent licensure.
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Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 192 hours (24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!
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TVN paid out a 3% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
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TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!
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Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.
Job Title: Behavioral Management Specialist - School Based/Outpatient
Reports To: Program Supervisor or Manager
Direct Reports: None
Summary:
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide direct care and other related technical and clinical support activities that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.
Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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Provides behavior management in the following ways:
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Supporting client’s efforts toward treatment goals
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Role model and teaching appropriate skills and behaviors
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Implement the 6 R’s strategies when working with clients
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Utilize Collaborative Problem Solving
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Provides individual and/or group mental health services as appropriate to the child service plan. Will be responsible for providing clinical documentation of services rendered.
- Attends and participates in staff and treatment team meetings in order to better collaborate with the treatment team.
- Responsible for supervision for all clients during assigned shift.
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Engages with client family members as well as teachers and school staff in accordance with service plan.
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Presents in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
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Interacts with clients within TVN’s trauma informed models.
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Supports the youth’s education through tutoring and emotional support as part of daily operations.
- Temporarily assists in the transportation needs when not assigned to other program needs and may need to travel to multiple sites in order to provide necessary services.
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Provides crisis management services throughout the programs including the proper use of de-escalation techniques and restraints as necessary.
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Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or 3+ years of experience working in a related role.
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Ability to work with a diverse population
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Ability to use a computer, proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance. In addition, travel to homes of clients/students is necessary.
Physical Demands:
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Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
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Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
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Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
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Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
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Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.
Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and take a look at our benefits brochure.
