Awake Overnight Behavior Technician - GH 23

ALTERNATIVES INC•Rougemont, NC

2d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician to support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The role focuses on helping residents live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety. The Behavior Technician assists with activities of daily living, including medication administration, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments. The position also involves implementing individual behavioral plans, teaching and mentoring residents to develop skills and reach goals, and supporting their preferred interests through community outings and recreational activities. Staff report health and safety concerns and maintain accurate, current documentation. This is an awake overnight position with listed shifts on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. New employees complete 10–15 required trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Training is paid and may be in person at the main office in Raritan, New Jersey, or remote using GoTo Meeting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to pass criminal and registry background checks and a drug screen.
Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Ability to pass and maintain required training, including CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training.
Basic computer skills.
Compassion, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including administering medication, cooking meals, personal hygiene, and transportation to medical appointments.
Implement individual behavioral plans.
Teach and mentor residents to develop skills and achieve goals.
Encourage residents' interests and provide transportation to community outings and recreational activities.
Promote residents' comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
Report concerns about residents' health and safety.
Keep documentation accurate and up to date.
Complete required training upon hire and on an ongoing basis.