Behavior Technician - Red Wing - Signing Bonus

MN Care Services • Red Wing, MN

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About The Position

MN Care Services provides customized care to youth and adults with complex needs. The Behavior Technician provides positive, compassionate, and supportive services to people with complex behavioral, developmental, and/or mental health needs in individual or group home settings. Support is provided at a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio, as determined by the individual’s care plan. Individuals served may be minors or adults. The role does not manage employees but may involve leading tasks or activities while supporting individuals served.

The position is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus. Pay is $18.00 per hour for onboarding and in-person training, with a stipend for completing required virtual training before providing support. The direct-support/in-ratio rate is $25.00 per hour, depending on the program, and the position is eligible for overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus progressive experience in behavioral, residential, or mental health settings.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass the Minnesota DHS background study, including fingerprinting.
• Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in required 245D training.
• Demonstrated ability to implement behavior support plans consistently and faithfully under supervision.
• Strong understanding of behavioral principles, including behavior function and reinforcement strategies.
• De-escalation and crisis intervention skills, including appropriate use of trained physical interventions when necessary.
• Ability to produce accurate, objective, and timely behavioral data and service documentation.
• Ability to work independently while following team direction and supervisory guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
• Proficiency with basic technology, including EHR systems, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Tolerance for verbal aggression, loud noise, and unpredictable behavior.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the day and follow individuals during transitions or community outings.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to react quickly and move safely during crises or behavioral escalations.
• Manual dexterity to create data, use paper or electronic documentation systems, and handle small objects or adaptive equipment.
• Ability to implement physical intervention or restraint procedures if trained and required by the program, including safely holding positions or moving to protect oneself and others.
• Ability to maintain prolonged physical positions during crisis support, such as standing, kneeling, or blocking.
• Awareness and control of body positioning and space to help prevent injury during challenging behaviors.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to observe individuals and respond to cues, behaviors, or environmental risks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals who experience high behaviors or require personal care supports.
• Hands-on experience implementing or executing behavior support plans.
• Experience with structured data collection and documentation.
• Familiarity with person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Follow each person's care plan and complete required documentation, such as shift notes and medication administration reports, accurately and on time.
• Collect accurate data to support positive behaviors as part of the person's care plan.
• Provide problem-solving assistance and build confidence by supporting activities such as meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, cooking, organizational skills, financial management, and self-care.
• Advocate for, support, and empower individuals through general skill training in the settings where the skills will be used.
• Support individuals in developing decision-making skills and making informed choices about daily living, including service providers, goals, location, home decor, leisure activities, roommates, and personal possessions.
• Support individuals' community involvement by transporting them to intended destinations in a company vehicle.
• Coach individuals through behavioral or mood escalations and emergency situations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with teammates, the Designated Coordinator, other MN Care Services staff, individuals served, and their responsible parties and/or care teams.
• Follow vulnerable adult and child abuse and neglect policies and regulations, comply with HIPAA privacy policies, and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other cross-functional duties as necessary, including duties outside the position's scope.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Stipend for completing required virtual training before providing support.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Paid time off for every hour worked.
• Partial medical insurance reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan participation available for eligible employees.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED