Positive Behavior Support Technician

About the role

Volunteers of America Mid-States is hiring a Positive Behavior Support Technician to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting in New Albany, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support individuals who may display physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, property destruction, or other high-intensity behaviors.
• Provide active supervision and meaningful engagement throughout the shift.
• 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.
• Aid in medication administration after successful training by a VOA nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and respectful home environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with behavioral needs, autism, co-occurring mental health diagnoses, or high-intensity support needs preferred.
• Willingness to assist with personal care, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
• Ability to follow written plans, instructions, and behavior support strategies.
• 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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the individuals supported.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience.
• Behavior Technician experience.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) experience.
• ABA Support Staff experience.
• Group Home Staff experience.
• Residential Support Staff experience.
• IDD Support Staff experience.
• Autism Support Staff experience.
• Waiver Services Staff experience.
• Caregiver for individuals with developmental disabilities experience.
• Personal Care Assistant experience.
• Behavioral Health Support Staff experience working with individuals with IDD experience.

Skills

• Staying calm under pressure.
• Following a plan even when the day becomes challenging.
• Believing people deserve respect, even during difficult moments.
• Providing personal care with dignity.
• Building trust through consistency.
• Working in a home environment comfortably.
• Balancing compassion with healthy boundaries.
• Willingness to make a difference beyond a paycheck.

Benefits

Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements. Full-Time Hourly Non-Exempt.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible based on the needs of the individuals supported.