Awake Overnight Behavior Technician- GH 23
About The Position
Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a full-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, implements individual behavioral plans, teaches and mentors residents, supports their interests and community participation, and maintains accurate documentation. The listed pay is $23.50 per hour, with weekend pay of $27.50 per hour. The available schedule is Sunday off, Monday through Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday off. The employer operates 24-hour residential group homes and offers other shift options. Employees complete 10–15 required trainings at hire and on an ongoing basis. Training is paid and may be in person at the main office in Raritan, New Jersey, or remote via GoTo Meeting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and 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 ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including medication administration, cooking meals, and personal hygiene.
- Transport residents to medical appointments.
- Implement individual behavioral plans.
- Use teaching and mentoring techniques to help residents learn skills and achieve goals.
- Encourage residents’ interests and transport them to community outings and recreational activities.
- Monitor and report concerns about residents’ health and safety.
- Keep documentation accurate and up to date.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Direct deposit
- Holiday pay
- 401K plan
- Federal credit union
- Discounted auto insurance
- Advancement opportunities
- Worker’s compensation
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary vision plan
- AFLAC
- Pre-paid legal services
- Pet insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness program (PSLF)
- Paid benefit time (120 hours)
- Paid sick time (40 hours)
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid jury duty leave
- Staff appreciation events
- Employee recognition awards
- Health and wellness fairs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
