Behavior Support Specialist - Empowering Lives (Full-Time)

Volunteers of America Mid-States; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b retirement plan with company fund

Life Insurance (company paid)

Employee discounts

Loan forgiveness options

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Positive Behavior Support Technician to provide training, support and supervision for individuals with intellectual disabilities and significant behavioral challenges in a VOA community program. You will implement behavior support plans, respond to crises, transport participants as needed, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and experience with challenging behaviors; we

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Experience providing care (toileting, bathing, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience working with clients with high behaviors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and positive implementation of individual plans.
• Facilitate consistent implementation of Behavior Support Plan and IST; teach replacement skills.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained and maintain safety.
• Provide transportation to persons supported for daily activities.
• Engage individuals in home activities and community involvement.
• Complete documentation including daily support notes and behavior data.
• Attend meetings and trainings; communicate needs to supervisor/BC.

Skills

Positive behavior support

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic health records

Payroll system

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States is seeking a Positive Behavior Support Technician to provide training, support and supervision for individuals with intellectual disabilities and significant behavioral challenges in a VOA community program. You will implement behavior support plans, respond to crises, transport participants as needed, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and experience with challenging behaviors; we