Behavior Technician - Owatonna West

MN Care Services • Owatonna, MN

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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. Services are delivered in an individual or group home setting, using a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio as specified in the individual’s care plan. The role does not manage employees, but may lead tasks or activities while supporting individuals served.

The technician follows care plans, gathers behavioral data, completes documentation, and supports individuals with daily living skills, decision-making, community participation, and behavior or mood escalations. The position requires collaboration with teammates, the Designated Coordinator, other MN Care Services staff, individuals served, responsible parties, and care teams. It also requires adherence to applicable abuse and neglect policies and regulations, HIPAA privacy policies, and confidentiality requirements.

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 with fingerprinting.
• Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in required 245D training.
• Ability to implement behavior support plans consistently and 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 create accurate, objective, and timely behavioral data and service documentation.
• Ability to work independently while following team direction and supervisory guidance.
• Interpersonal skills to build and 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 for data creation, documentation, and handling small objects or adaptive equipment.
• Ability to implement physical intervention or restraint procedures when trained and required by the program, including maintaining safe holds or moving to protect oneself and others.
• Ability to maintain prolonged physical positions during crisis support and maintain awareness of body positioning and space.
• 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 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 related documentation accurately and on time, including shift notes and medication administration reports.
• Collect accurate data to support positive behaviors as part of the person's care plan.
• Assist individuals with problem-solving and daily living activities such as meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, cooking, organizational skills, financial management, and self-care.
• Advocate for, support, and empower individuals by providing general skills training in the settings where those skills will be used.
• Support individuals in developing decision-making skills and making informed choices about daily living and services.
• Transport individuals in a company vehicle to support their participation in the community.
• 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

• Stipend for completing 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.
• Position is eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

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