Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Poplar Bluff

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility in Poplar Bluff, MO, seeking a Behavioral Technician to support clients with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes dignity, documentation, and implementing behavior plans.

Responsibilites include data collection, health monitoring, crisis response, and guiding clients in daily living skills, while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Requires 18+, HS diploma/GED, and driving when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must successfully complete trainings including First Aid, CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral interventions and data collection per plans.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and boundaries.
• Assist in daily living activities and health monitoring.
• Document observations and reports accurately on shift.
• Accompany consumers to medical appointments and activities.

Skills

Data collection

Behavioral support plans

Crisis response

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Behavioral Tracking System

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd Poplar Bluff, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Behavioral Technician to join our team. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: Details can be found here.

Shift will be 7:00 pm - 7:00 am with rotating weekends off. Some mandatory overtime may be required in order to meet the needs of the facility.

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Providing positive behavioral support guided by basic behavioral principles for clients supported in a State Operated Crisis Program.

• Always treat the consumer with dignity and respect.
• Assist professional staff in the completion of behavior analytic data collection and assessments for clients experiencing behavioral difficulty and in the development of behavior support plans.
• Teach a person skills identified in their individual support plan and behavioral support plan which may include but are not limited to coping skills, self-management strategies, functional communication training, as well as daily living skills, (hygiene, grooming, social interactions, meal preparation, food purchases, housekeeping, laundry, dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.)
• Ensure accurate completion of all required documentation on assigned shift. (ie., staff observation notes, behavioral data sheets, shift communication reports, General Event Reports, etc.) Documentation should be clear and specifically address objective observations made regarding desirable and undesirable behaviors and physical conditions of consumers throughout the assigned shift.
• Perform and record bedside nursing activities including taking and recording consumer’s temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, urine samples, etc. Recognize health problems and seeks immediate assistance.
• Assists in providing basic health care for clients including administering medication after certification by facility officials.
• As needed to support clients, assist in personal care such as meals, bathing and grooming.
• Provide vigilant oversight of the individuals’ surroundings as described in their support plan in order to maintain a safe environment
• Read, learn and implement person-centered plans and behavior support plans for multiple individuals at one time.
• Assist in training facility staff on implementation of behavioral interventions developed for clients in a residential program.
• Assist in responding to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Responds to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Implements interventions established by the behavior professional to keep all individuals safe including the use of physical restraint or personal protective equipment when needed.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms with other team members and actively participates in team meetings as needed.
• Notifies behavior professional of any changes in behavior and of any signs of abuse or neglect.
• Maintains appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with consumers and co-workers.
• Lifts and moves consumers with physical disabilities for positioning, toileting, showering, transferring, etc. as needed. Assist with transporting as needed.
• Observe clients, collect data and record behavior and interactions into behavioral tracking system for summarization and analysis.
• Monitor and assist in implementation of treatment plans and strategies as written and provide feedback on the effectiveness of supports provided.
• Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
• Accompany consumers to medical appointments, community outings and other activities. Actively participate in activities and outings with individual supported.
• Requires heavy lifting up to (50) pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Employees are required to follow their assigned schedule, which may include working on weekends and holidays, on any assigned shift, and are expected to participate in the mandatory holdover policy for position classification when required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and as necessary, drive during the day or night, in rural highway or metro conditions to transport individuals to a variety of locations for appointments, employment, leisure or vacations.
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• Possess adequate hearing
• Ability to physically intervene to maintain safety.
• Possess physical stamina required to provide physical assistance to clients and to respond in emergency situations which may require the ability to walk, run, sit, stand and kneel, to stand or walk for an extended period of time, lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs, ability to work both indoor and outdoor in variable weather conditions.
• Obtain and maintain all required trainings including First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, Advanced Safety Care, and all other trainings assigned.
• Behavioral Support Training must be successfully completed within three months of hire, or longer if training is not made available by facility.
• 1 year of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Must be able to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide Certification within (1) month of assignment, or longer if training by facility is not made available during that time.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Human Resources: Alexsa White at [phone] or via email at [e-mail]