Behavior Technician - Winona - Signing Bonus

MN Care Services • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician provides positive, compassionate, and supportive services to youth and adults with complex behavioral, developmental, and/or mental health needs in an individual or group home setting. Support is provided at a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio, as determined by the individual’s care plan. The position may involve supporting minors or adults and may include leading tasks or activities, but it does not manage people.

The role follows individual care plans, documents services and behavioral data, supports daily living and skill development, helps individuals make informed choices, promotes community involvement, and coaches individuals through behavioral escalations or emergencies. The position requires collaboration with teammates, supervisors, individuals served, responsible parties, and care teams, along with adherence to confidentiality and applicable safety and abuse-prevention policies.

Onboarding and in-person training are paid at $18.00 per hour, and a stipend is paid for completing required virtual training before providing support. The direct support/in-ratio rate is $23.00 per hour based on the program; the position is eligible for overtime. The role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus progressive experience in behavioral, residential, or mental health settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota DHS background study with fingerprinting.
• Ability to complete required 245D training and demonstrate competency.
• Ability to consistently implement behavior support plans with fidelity under supervision.
• Strong understanding of behavioral principles, including function of behavior 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 notes.
• Ability to work independently while following team direction and supervisory guidance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• 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.
• Ability to tolerate verbal aggression, loud noise, or unpredictable behavior.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the day, including during transitions and community outings.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and crouch frequently.
• Ability to react quickly and move safely during crises or behavioral escalations.
• Manual dexterity to collect 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, and to maintain physical positions during crisis support.
• Awareness and control of body positioning and space to help prevent injury to oneself or others.
• 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 need personal care support.
• 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 related documentation accurately and on time, including shift notes and medication administration reports.
• Collect accurate data to support positive behaviors and inform care plans.
• Help individuals build confidence and solve problems through activities such as meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, cooking, organization, financial management, and self-care.
• Provide general skill training in the settings where individuals will use those skills; advocate for, support, and empower individuals served.
• Support decision-making and informed choices about daily living, services, goals, living arrangements, leisure activities, and personal possessions.
• Support individuals’ community involvement by transporting them to 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 staff, individuals served, responsible parties, and 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.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Stipend for completion of required virtual training before providing support.
• 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.
• Overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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