IDD Residential Behavior Support Technician

Volunteers of America Mid-States; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States in New Albany, Indiana is seeking a Positive Behavior Support Technician to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will help individuals learn daily living skills, follow behavior plans, and participate in community activities with dignity.

This hands-on role requires calm, compassionate care, teamwork with nurses and Behavior Consultants, and the ability to document data and concerns accurately during and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport individuals.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to assist with personal care, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Ability to follow written plans and behavior support strategies during crises.
• Ability to complete required documentation using electronic systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect the dignity and privacy of the people supported.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will provide hands-on support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home and community.
• You will: Support individuals with daily routines, personal care, meals, hygiene, activities, and community outings.
• Help individuals build life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, communication, social skills, community safety, and independence.
• Follow each person’s Individual Support Plan, Behavior Support Plan, and Individual Specific Training.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to prevent crisis, reduce challenging behaviors, and teach safer replacement skills.
• Stay calm and respond professionally when individuals experience behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Transport individuals using agency vehicles for appointments, activities, and community involvement.
• Complete daily documentation, behavior data collection, incident reports, and other required records.
• Communicate concerns, changes, medical needs, behavioral needs, safety concerns, and home needs to the supervisor, nurse, Behavior Consultant, or appropriate team member.
• Assist with medication administration after successful training by a VOA nurse.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and respectful home environment.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States in New Albany, Indiana is seeking a Positive Behavior Support Technician to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will help individuals learn daily living skills, follow behavior plans, and participate in community activities with dignity.

This hands-on role requires calm, compassionate care, teamwork with nurses and Behavior Consultants, and the ability to document data and concerns accurately during and