Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors.
Applicants must be able to pass a background check with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Applicants must know federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.
Applicants must be willing to travel to and from surrounding areas as needed.
Applicants must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, a clear driving record with no DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years, and a vehicle, driver's license, and valid auto insurance as required by Minnesota law.
Applicants must fluently read, understand, speak, and write English.
Applicants must have dynamic communication skills, effective working techniques, and the ability to multitask.
Applicants must have general computer skills and knowledge, a working cell phone, and internet access.
Applicants must have experience with Positive Supports and Crisis Interventions and understand the abstract nature of maladaptive behavior.
Applicants must be able to read, understand, and follow protocols, including seizure, Functional Behavior Assessment, and Behavior Reduction protocols.
An Associate of Arts degree is listed among the qualifications.
Responsibilities
Provide in-home services to individuals who may engage in physical aggression, verbal aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and other challenging behaviors.
Understand and implement a variety of support plans and individual service plans.
Maintain compliance with federal and state standards and laws.
Oversee day-to-day implementation of services for a designated caseload with direct support and guidance from management.
Gather and document information to support individuals' needs and goals.
Track and chart data daily in compliance with company expectations.
Communicate frequently with managers and coordinators, especially in response to behavioral incidents.
Uphold the confidentiality and privacy of individuals and staff members.
Fill in for Direct Support Professional roles as needed.
Administer medication.
Assist with cash transactions, accurately track spending, and maintain receipts.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, oral hygiene, and peri-care.
Perform direct support duties.
Who is JD Home Healthcare?
We are a 245D Licensed Home and Community-Based Service Provider who utilizes a strengths-based perspective with all of our recipients. We strive to offer exceptional services that are individualized and ever changing to meet the goals of the people we serve.
To learn more about our company, please visit us online at:
https://jdhealthcare.net/
Job purpose:
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you 21 years of age or older? Our Behavior Technician position works with individuals to provide in-home care and services on their behalf, as well as contributes to the company and management team with the goal of improving and maintaining high-quality performance standards and reputations within the communities we serve.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide services to individuals who are more likely to engage in behaviors, such as but not limited to, physical aggression, verbal aggression, elopement, self-injurious behavior, and property destruction
Ability to understand and implement a variety of support plans and individual service plans
Maintain compliance with federal and state standards and laws
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of services within a designated caseload with the direct support and guidance of management
Gather and document information in order to support individual needs and goals
Ability to track and chart data on a daily basis in compliance with company expectations
Communicate frequently with managers and coordinators, especially in response to behavioral incidents
Uphold confidentiality and privacy of individuals and staff members
Ability and willingness to fill in Direct Support Professional roles as needed
Medication administration
Assist with cash transactions, accurately track spending, and maintain receipts
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, and peri-care
Perform exemplary direct support duties, with a willingness to go above and beyond
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Other qualifications include:
1+ years of experience working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors
AA Degree
Ability to pass a background check with the MN Department of Human Services
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations
Willingness to travel to and from surrounding areas as needed
Reliable transportation and a current driver’s license
Clear driving record (No DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years)
Vehicle, driver’s license, and valid auto insurance per the State of Minnesota
Fluently read, understand, speak, and write the English Language
Dynamic communication skills, working techniques, and ability to multitask
General computer skills/knowledge
Working cell phone with internet access
Experience with Positive Supports and Crisis Interventions
A working understanding of the abstract nature of maladaptive behavior
Ability to read, understand, and follow specific Protocols, potentially including but not limited to, Seizure Protocol, Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Reduction Protocol, etc..