Job description

Come work WITH an organization who values YOU! At BrightPath, we offer competitive wages, opportunities for growth and career mobility, flexible scheduling, no weekend or night requirements, PTO, and so much more!

We are looking for Behavior Technician for our CRS site in Burnsville AND Crisis Respite.

Candidate must have experience working with individuals with behavioral support needs

Job Type: FT and PT employment opportunities, currently looking for first shift (6-2), second shift (2-10), and awake overnight positions. Must have weekend availability.

Summary: The Behavior Technician delivers person-centered and behavioral support to individuals with varying degrees of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or related conditions as well as mental health diagnosis and complex medical needs. The Behavioral Technician provides direct assistance, supervision, and behavioral management in addition to teaching home and community based community living service categories. The Behavior Techpromotes community participation and integration to increase individuals independence and enable their freedom to pursue joy.

Qualifications: 1 of the 2 items listed below:

• Holds a 2 year degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related field to developmental disabilities (e.g mental health, psychology, social work, special education, speech pathology, or occupational therapy)
• 2 years of experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities/related conditions with high behaviors, behavioral health or psychiatric setting, along with a minimum of 50 hours education and training related to human services and disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement program and service outcomes under limited supervision.
• Utilize positive support strategies and permitted actions to de-escalate a behavior. BrightPath does not allow the use of any prohibited procedures and does not allow the Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (EUMR) to de-escalate a behavior or event
• Teach, coach, and model essential life skills, communication, social skills and maintain proper boundaries
• Model, coach, and practice coping skills with the individual served
• Assist with the household needs of individuals such as light cleaning, organization, meal planning, cooking
• Document detailed daily progress notes and behavioral notes, and incident reports
• Evaluate behaviors, monitor progress, and implement applied techniques
• Participate in activities within the community with the individuals served
• Collaborate with the Designated Manager to develop supports and outcomes for the individuals served
• Follow all programming, interventions, protocol and/or procedures for the individual.
• Coordinate or schedule appointments and accompany individuals to their appointments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1+ year of experience working with individuals who have high behaviors (biting, hitting, kicking) preferred
• 1+ year of experience with working individual with severe and persistent mental Illness and chronic medical conditions preferred
• 1+ year experience with implementing Positive Support Strategies and/or behavior management techniques.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to write narratives in grammatically correct sentences.
• Ability to interpret behavioral trends; Experience with person-centered thinking and planning preferred
• Judgment and decision-making skills to handle crisis situations and day-to-day events
• Have demonstrable working knowledge on vulnerable adult’s laws, 245D statutes, and other pertinent state regulations applicable to HCBS
• Ability to pass background check clearance from MN Department of Human Services
• Have a valid Driver’s License, maintain a working vehicle, and clean driving records
• Good attendance and willingness to be adaptable

Company Overview: BrightPath was established to enable the freedom to pursue joy by providing quality residential services for individuals with disabilities. We emphasize the benefit of self-determination so that each individual will have maximum opportunities to exercise choices to guide them on the path to maximum independence through embracing, supporting and honoring each person’s individuality in a setting that is integrated in the community.

BrightPath LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnsville, MN 55337: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Direct support: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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