Crisis Behavior Technician

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Location: New Brighton, in person

Shift: See available shifts below

BRIDGES MN HAS ORIENTATION FOR CRISIS BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS EVERY MONDAY! All employees are eligible for PTO, 401K and PROFIT SHARING and full time employees are eligible for FREE CHILDCARE and MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION.

WHY WORK FOR US? Our purpose at Bridges MN is to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by creating opportunities for more independence in their homes and jobs. For our employees, we foster an environment of growth and pride ourselves on our ability to promote from within and help you move into new roles within Bridges MN. As a Crisis Behavior Technician, not only would you be doing meaningful work, but we offer comprehensive training to ensure you’re able to build your skills and experience.

Position Description:

The role of this Crisis 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.

Crisis 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

  
  

Crisis 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.

  
  

Shifts Available for Hire:

• Every Saturday and Sunday, 4p-11p

• Every Saturday and Sunday, 8a-4p

• 7 on/7 off 6p-10p

• Every Weekend 4-11pm

• Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8a-6p

• Sun, Mon, tues- 8a-6p, Wed-8a-4p

• Sun, mon, tues 10pm-8am Awake Overnight

• M-F 4p-11p

Bridges MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, protected genetic information, sex, parental status, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status.