Behavior Technician - Bloomington Part-Time

About MN Care Services

MN Care Services offers customized care to youth and adults with complex needs. Our mission is to provide limitless and effective services to members in the community to maintain their wellbeing.

The Behavior Technician (“BT”) position will be responsible for providing positive, compassionate, supportive services to people with complex behavioral, developmental, and/or mental health needs in an individual or group home setting, in a 1:1 or 2:1 staffing ratio, determined by the individual's care plan. The individuals served may be minors (under 18 years of age) or adults.

We currently have one morning rotation and one afternoon rotation with 14 hours scheduled every two weeks. This is considered a part-time position.

This position does not manage people but may be responsible for leading various tasks or activities while supporting individuals served by the organization.

• Follow the person's care plan and ensure all applicable documentation related to them is completed timely and accurately, such as shift notes or medication administration reports
• Collect accurate data to drive positive behaviors as part of the person's care plan
• Provide problem-solving assistance and build confidence in person served by assisting with activities such as meal planning, grocery shopping, housekeeping duties, cooking, organizational skills, financial management, and self-care
• Advocate for, support, and empower individuals served by providing general skill training where the skill will be used
• Support development of decision‑making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily living, including selection of service providers, goals, location, home decor, leisure activities, roommates, and/or personal possessions
• Support individuals’ desires to be involved in their community by transporting them to their intended destinations via company vehicle
• Coach individuals served through escalations in behavior or mood, or through emergency situations
• Maintain positive working relationships with teammates, Designated Coordinator, other MN Care Services staff, people served, as well as their responsible party and/or care team
• Adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and Child Abuse and Neglect Policies and Regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy policies and maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to people served, their families, and MN Care Services employees
• Other cross-functional duties in or out of position scope, as necessary

• Education & Experience
  • High school diploma/GED plus 3+ years of progressive experience in behavioral, residential, or mental health settings
• Core Requirements
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass MN DHS background study with fingerprinting
  • Ability to complete and demonstrate competency in required 245D training
• Highly Preferred
  • Experience in a 245D or HCBS setting
  • Hands‑on experience implementing behavior support plans (BSPs/BIPs)
  • Experience with structured data collection and documentation
  • Familiarity with person-centered and trauma‑informed approaches
• Professional Skills & Expectations
  • Demonstrated ability consistently implement behavior support plans with fidelity under supervision
  • Strong understanding of behavioral principles (e.g., function of behavior, reinforcement strategies)
  • Proven de‑escalation and crisis intervention skills, including appropriate use of trained physical interventions when necessary
  • High‑level documentation skills: accurate, objective, and timely behavioral data and service notes
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with team direction and supervisory guidance
  • Strong…