Positive Behavior Support Technician

VOA Mid-States • New Albany, IN

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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, responding to crises, helping individuals build skills and participate in community life, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. The technician must be willing to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the people served and ensure that each person is treated with dignity, compassion, integrity, and respect for diversity.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with the VOA Community program in New Albany, Indiana. The position reports to the Program Manager. Agency vehicles are used to transport individuals to daily activities. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, and mental health conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Ability to work with individuals who may display aggression toward staff or other program participants.
• Ability to implement plans and required training during physical aggression, elopement, crises, and other behaviors.
• Ability to apply learned skills across situations and environments.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Patience during crises and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate productively and professionally.
• 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.
• Ability to read documents and written instructions, and to write and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and safely lift 25 pounds.
• Strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and positively implementing individual plans.
• Consistently implement Behavior Support Plans and Individual Specific Training, including behavioral procedures to teach replacement skills and prevent or reduce problematic behaviors.
• Respond to emergencies as trained, using the required Mandatory Training.
• Apply relational Mandatory Training to maintain a positive, engaged, and therapeutic environment.
• Use technical Mandatory Training only when safety is compromised and only as needed, following training.
• Help individuals explore interests and hobbies that connect them to their community.
• Engage individuals in preferred in-home activities and maintain active supervision; clean the house, complete paperwork, and remain alert to individuals’ whereabouts during downtime.
• Transport individuals to daily activities using VOA agency vehicles.
• Mentor individuals and provide ongoing coaching and encouragement.
• Teach daily living skills that promote independence, recreation, and socialization.
• Advocate for the needs, interests, and support of individuals served.
• Complete required documentation, including daily support notes, charting, and behavior data collection.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings and training.
• Communicate individual, home, or work-related needs promptly to the supervisor, nurse, or Behavior Consultant.
• Provide personal care as required, including ensuring individuals are clean, presentable, and dressed appropriately.
• 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; remain on shift until appropriate staffing ratios are maintained.
• Complete scheduled safety drills and emergency preparedness activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification and pass training requiring competency testing.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete written records as required.

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, subject to applicable eligibility requirements
• VOA LEAD leadership development program
• VOA University staff development
• VOA Academy clinical training and development

What This Job Offers

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