Behavior Support Specialist - 1:1/2:1 Care

MN Care Services; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and in-person training rate

Direct support rate $23/hr

Paid time off

Medical insurance stipend

Retirement plan availability

Training and professional development

Job summary

MN Care Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide compassionate support to individuals with complex behavioral, developmental, or mental health needs in home-like settings. The role involves following care plans, accurate documentation, data collection, and assisting with daily living activities, transportation, and community participation.

You will work 1:1 or 2:1 as specified, require strong observation, de‑escalation, and crisis‑intervention skills, and maintain HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with progressive experience in behavioral, residential, or mental health settings.
• Ability to pass background check and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with behavior support plans and data collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the person's care plan and ensure timely, accurate documentation (shift notes, medication administration reports).
• Collect accurate data to drive positive behaviors as part of the care plan.
• Provide problem-solving assistance with activities of daily living (meal planning, shopping, housekeeping, cooking, organization, budgeting, self-care).
• Advocate for and empower individuals by providing general skill training.
• Support development of decision-making skills and informed choices in daily living, goals, and living arrangements.
• Transport individuals to intended destinations using company vehicle as needed.
• Coach individuals through behavioral escalations or crises and de-escalate when possible.
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members, coordinators, families, and care teams.
• Adhere to Vulnerable Adult/Child Abuse policies and HIPAA privacy requirements; ensure confidentiality.
• Other cross-functional duties as necessary.

Skills

Behavioral principles

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

MN Care Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide compassionate support to individuals with complex behavioral, developmental, or mental health needs in home-like settings. The role involves following care plans, accurate documentation, data collection, and assisting with daily living activities, transportation, and community participation.

You will work 1:1 or 2:1 as specified, require strong observation, de‑escalation, and crisis‑intervention skills, and maintain HIPAA compliance