Behavior Support Technician

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$18.00/hr - $20.00/hr

POSTION TITLE
:
Positive Behavior Support Technician
LOCATION
:
Northern Kentucky
STATUS
: FULL-TIME, HOURLY, NON
-EXEMPT
PROGRAM
:
Development Disabilities
REPORTS TO
:
Program Manager

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non‑profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low‑income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, “volunteer” referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission‑driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

• Health and Wellness
  • Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Spending Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Met Life Legal Plans
• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • 403b retirement plan with company fund matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
• Work Culture
  • Commitment Committee
  • Integrity Committee
  • Compassion Committee
  • Retention Committee
• Training & Development
  • VOA LEAD Program - Leadership Development Program
  • VOA University - Staff Development
  • VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development

Provide training, assistance and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and significant behavioral challenges and mental health conditions. Ability to work with individuals who display aggression toward staff and other program participants. Ability to implement plans and training throughout crises and respond to behaviors utilizing positive behavior supports. Assist individuals served in expanding their opportunities to participate in community life as they choose.

Assist individuals in learning and maintaining skills, having new life experiences and respond to behaviors utilizing positive behavior supports. Provide training to individuals served in all identified areas and function as part of the interdisciplinary team. Must be willing to flex schedule according to the needs of the individuals served. Ensure every individual under your care is treated with dignity and compassion, served with integrity and justice, and that an appreciation for diversity will be present for all employees and people that we serve.

• Must have high school diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities with behavioral needs and mental health conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.
• Experience providing care; toileting, bathing, etc. preferred.
• Previous experience working with clients with high behaviors preferred.

• Participate in the development and positive implementation of individual’s plans.
• Facilitate consistent implementation of the Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and Individual Specific Training (IST); implementing behavioral procedures as outlined to teach replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors through prevention and intervention while utilizing positive behavioral supports.
• Respond to emergency situations as trained utilizing all aspects of the Mandatory Training.
• Im…