Behavior Technician - Inver Grove Heights

MN Care Services • Inver Grove Heights, MN

4d • 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. Services are provided in an individual or group home setting, at a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio as determined by the individual’s care plan. The role follows care plans, gathers behavioral data, supports daily living and decision-making skills, and helps individuals participate in their communities. It also includes documentation, coaching individuals through behavioral escalations or emergencies, and collaborating with teammates, the Designated Coordinator, other staff, responsible parties, and care teams. The position does not manage employees, though it may involve leading tasks or activities while supporting individuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of progressive experience in behavioral, residential, or mental health settings.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass an MN 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 behavioral 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 notes.
• 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.
• Ability to tolerate verbal aggression, loud noise, and unpredictable behavior.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the day, including during transitions and 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 enter 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 maintain prolonged physical positions during crisis support.
• Awareness and control of body positioning and personal space to help prevent injury.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to observe individuals and respond to cues, behaviors, and environmental risks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a 245D or HCBS setting.
• Hands-on experience implementing behavior support plans (BSPs/BIPs).
• 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 problem-solving skills through meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping, cooking, organization, financial management, and self-care.
• Advocate for, support, and empower individuals through general skill training in the settings where those skills will be used.
• Support individuals in developing decision-making skills and making informed choices about daily living, services, goals, home environment, leisure activities, roommates, 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, MN Care Services 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