Behavior Technician-Evening Shifts

Job purpose

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals? Our Behavior Technician position works with individuals to provide in-home care and services on their behalf, as well as contributes to the company and management team with the goal of improving and maintaining high-quality performance standards and reputations within the communities we serve.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals who are more likely to engage in behaviors, such as but not limited to, physical aggression, verbal aggression, elopement, and self-injurious behavior, property destruction
• Perform exemplary direct support duties, with a willingness to go above and beyond
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of support plans and individual service plans per specific individual outcomes and goals
• Maintain compliance with federal and state standards and laws
• Oversees the day-to-day implementation of services within a limited designated caseload with the direct support and guidance of management
• Gather and document information in order to support current individual needs and goals
• Ability to track and chart data on a daily basis in compliance with company expectations
• Communicate frequently with managers and coordinators, especially in response to behavioral incidents 
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy of individuals and staff members
• Ability and willingness to fill in Direct Support Professional roles as needed
• Medication administration
• Assist with cash transactions, accurately track spending and maintain receipts
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including but limited to personal hygiene, oral hygiene, and peri-care
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Other qualifications include:

• 1+ years of experience working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors 
• Clear background check with the MN Department of Human Services
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations
• Willingness to travel to and from area communities as needed
• Reliable transportation and a current driver’s license
• Clean driving record and valid proof of required auto insurance according to state laws
• Fluently read, understand, speak, and write the English Language
• Dynamic communication skills, working techniques, and ability to multitask
• General computer skills/knowledge
• Working phone with internet access
• Experience with Positive Supports and Crisis Interventions
• A working understanding of the abstract nature of maladaptive behavior
• Ability to read, understand, and follow specific Protocols, potentially including but not limited to, Seizure Protocol, Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Reduction Protocol, etc.

Shifts available:

Evening Shifts: Start times: 2pm-4pm End Times: 8pm-11pm

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