Position Description:
The role of this Behavior Technician is to help individuals live in their own homes, identify and achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life. Your role includes providing direct client care using a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.
Behavior Technician (BT) Responsibilities:
Follow the behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in the individual’s personalized treatment plan
Focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing interfering behaviors
Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior
Provide positive based input, suggestions, and feedback to Company team members regarding the individuals served and their written programs/protocols
Advocate for each individual served in all areas of their lives. To include: medical professionals, intercompany teams, therapists, community members etc
To have full knowledge of Permitted, Restricted, and Prohibited procedures (EUMR)
To utilize safe and appropriate procedures to ensure the safety of the individuals we serve.
To work well within a highly collaborative team. This includes a high level of communication, adaptability, and creativity
Behavior Technician (BT) Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of experience that includes working with residents with high behaviors, working in a hospital, or psychiatric setting
Experience de-escalating intense situations and ability to describe different methods of de-escalation
Ability to perform physical interventions to ensure the safety of the individuals served
Strong verbal communication and documentation skills
Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services.
A valid drivers license is strongly preferred.
In 2003, Blake Elliott and his family were propelled into the disability services industry when his younger brother was in a car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury.As a result of his brother’s accident, Blake became dedicated to learning more about the disability industry. After spending twelve years in the industry, Blake decided to start an organization that could help the most vulnerable adults, who have historically had few options. In summer of 2015, he partnered with Ross Denne and together they founded Bridges.Today, Bridges is a thriving organization of over 1300 employees that work around the clock to support and empower our residents to achieve goals that will empower them to live their most independent life. Our goal is to support individuals with disabilities in anyway that we can. Whether the resident is in need of 1 hour of service per day to the individuals who need multiple staff around the clock. We want to help all individuals, no matter how complex the set of needs. We discover who each person is, where they want to live, how they want to live, what limitations they may have, and how to best support them. Once we have these answers, we create a plan that is unique to each specific person.An amazing thing about this company is the benefits! All employees are eligible for PTO, 401K and profit sharing. Full-time employees are eligible for free childcare in St. Paul, and medical/dental/vision. This is not something that you can find in a ton of companies, which is why Bridges MN wants to provide some of the best benefits for all their employees.