Behavior Technician Programming Coordinator

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.995

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011854 Behavior Technician Programming Coordinator (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

12-18-2024

Job Description:

Are you dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of high-acuity youth?

We invite you to join us as a Behavior Technician Programming Coordinator at the Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center in Lincoln. In this role, you'll oversee both group and individual case programming, focusing on intensive behavioral modification and trauma-informed interventions. If you're passionate about developing comprehensive treatment plans and guiding youth groups toward positive, transformative outcomes, we want you on our team.

 

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 youth’s 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. Bachelor’s 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. A valid driver’s 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 Driver's 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.

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