Behavior Support Technician - Renovations

Arc of the Ozarks; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a passionate Behavior Support Technician to empower individuals with disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with clients, guiding them in daily living skills and encouraging their independence. You will collaborate with professionals to implement behavior support plans, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. This position offers excellent opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are dedicated to making a difference and enhancing the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Training Certifications

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Plan – Match up to 4%

Potential for Annual Wage Increases

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living skills and promote independence.
• Implement behavior support plans and provide crisis intervention.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Behavior Support Techniques

Communication Skills

Personal Care Skills

Judgment and Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Behavior Intervention Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Springfield, MO

Salary Range: $21.00

Description

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour!

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!

If you have directly relevant experience, ask about our experience pay options!

What is this job all about?

The Behavior Support Technician is the bridge between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities. You will encourage and mentor individuals by supporting them in maximizing their full potential. The BST role is involved in providing supports to all aspects of individuals' life activities. Support may include daily life skills of cooking, cleaning, hygiene, medication administration, behavioral care, and community participation.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?

A Behavior Support Technician is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their independence. You will do this by:

1. Educating and assisting clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
2. Working with your clients to learn and encourage coping skills to work through challenging behaviors.
3. Utilizing verbal de-escalation and redirection to ensure client safety when necessary.
4. Working with Behavior Analysis professionals to implement and follow recommended behavior support plans.

What do I need to be successful in this position?

1. Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
2. Possess a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
3. The Behavioral Support Technician will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.
4. Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

Here’s a little more:

1. Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
2. Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.)
3. Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position.
4. Typical shifts are 8 hours on either days, evenings, or overnights with primary openings for evenings/weekends.
5. Potential for annual wage increases.
6. Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

If you are passionate about people with unique needs and making a meaningful difference in their lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Qualifications

BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Definition

This is an entry level human services position providing desired supports to persons with disabilities, in a residential setting, so that they may achieve the highest level of independent living possible within their community. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

A Behavior Support Technician provides support to individuals who have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders or Autistic Tendencies. These individuals are prone to poor social and communication skills, exhibiting impulsive behaviors, poor decision making, and verbal/physical aggression. Behavioral Observation and Assessment and Crisis Intervention and Prevention Skills are used on a daily basis.

An employee in this class provides training and supports to assigned persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the purchasing of groceries, training in food preparation, administering medications, and assisting in the management of personal funds. This employee assists in the implementation of personal plans; contributes to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment; and establishes effective interpersonal relationships with each person served, their parents and/or guardians, and other members of the support team.

Work involves responsibility for observing and reporting information concerning the physical, mental, and behavioral condition of the persons served and for assisting in the maintenance of necessary records and reports to document these observations. Close supervision and direction is received from the Program Supervisor, and/or other staff members who review work through reports and direct observations.

Essential Job Functions

1. Mission and Core Values
2. Care and Support of Individuals
3. Documentation and Quality Supports
4. Community Involvement

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
2. Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
3. Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
4. Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques.
5. Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.
6. Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
7. Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served.
8. Ability to accurately report and record observations.
9. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
10. Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items.
11. Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
12. Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
13. A licensed and insured driver.
14. Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving persons served in an Arc vehicle.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

1. Be a minimum of eighteen years of age and possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
2. Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.
3. Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration.
4. Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop.
5. Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety.
6. Successfully complete a course in Abuse & Neglect.
7. Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation.
8. Other trainings per department or per home location may be required, refer to policy 8.106 for specific requirements.

Traits and Characteristics Desired

The Behavior Support Technician will be a person who is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.

The Behavior Support Technician must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport, effectively communicate, and cultivate a positive work culture with not only their team, but staff from other departments, guardians, individuals served, internal and external stakeholders.

The Behavior Support Technician should be open to feedback, possess a growth mindset, and a willingness for learning opportunities in order to better themselves and The Arc of the Ozarks.