Positive Behavior Support Technician

VOA Mid-States • Walton, KY

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About The Position

The Positive Behavior Support Technician provides training, assistance, and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, significant behavioral challenges, and mental health conditions. The role involves implementing positive behavior supports and individual plans, including during crises, and assisting people served in developing skills, gaining new experiences, and participating in community life according to their interests. The technician works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is expected to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the individuals served. The position requires treating each individual with dignity and compassion and demonstrating integrity, justice, and appreciation for diversity.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position in the Development Disabilities program, located in Northern Kentucky, and reports to the Program Manager. Staff provide transportation in VOA agency vehicles, assist with daily living and personal care, support medication administration as trained, document services, and participate in meetings, training, safety drills, and emergency preparedness activities. The role can involve physical aggression, elopement, and other challenging behaviors, and requires staff to remain attentive and engaged while individuals are present.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, and mental health conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with people from varied backgrounds.
• Patience during crises and the ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate productively and professionally.
• Ability to implement plans and mandatory training while responding to physical aggression, elopement, and other behaviors.
• Ability to apply learned skills across situations and environments to support client success.
• Pass all training requiring competency testing.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition, housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene.
• Basic computer skills, including documenting in electronic health record systems and using a payroll system.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to read documents and written instructions and to write and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to stoop and kneel and safely lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework.
• Experience providing personal care, including toileting and bathing.
• Previous experience working with clients with high behavioral support needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and positively implementing individual plans.
• Consistently implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Individual Specific Training (IST), including procedures to teach replacement skills and reduce problematic behaviors through prevention, intervention, and positive behavioral supports.
• Respond to emergencies as trained, using applicable Mandatory Training.
• Continuously use relational Mandatory Training to support a positive, engaged, and therapeutic environment.
• Use technical Mandatory Training only when safety is compromised, such as in cases of physical aggression, dangerous self-injury, or dangerous property destruction, and only as needed.
• Help individuals explore interests and hobbies that connect them with their community.
• Engage individuals in preferred in-home activities, remain attentive to individuals and the environment, and complete housekeeping and paperwork during downtime while maintaining awareness of individuals’ whereabouts.
• Provide transportation for daily activities using VOA agency vehicles.
• Mentor individuals and provide ongoing coaching and encouragement.
• Teach meaningful daily living skills that promote independence, recreation, and socialization.
• Advocate for the needs, interests, and support of the person in care.
• Complete required documentation, including daily support notes, charting, and behavior data collection.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings and trainings.
• Communicate individual, home, or work-related needs to the supervisor, nurse, or Behavior Consultant in a timely manner.
• Assist with personal care as required and help ensure individuals are clean, presentable, and appropriately dressed.
• Administer medications according to physician orders after training by a VOA nurse, and report medication issues or errors to the supervisor.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; ensure appropriate staffing ratios are maintained before a shift ends.
• Complete scheduled safety drills and emergency preparedness activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• Health and Wellness Program
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Short-term disability
• MetLife Legal Plans
• Competitive compensation packages
• Company-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company fund matching
• Employee discounts
• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs, including National Health Corp and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Company-paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
• VOA LEAD leadership development program
• VOA University staff development
• VOA Academy clinical training and development

What This Job Offers

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