Behavioral Technician - STCHC

State of Missouri; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

State of Missouri is hiring a Behavioral Technician at the St. Charles Habilitation Center located in St. Charles, MO. The role supports consumers with developmental disabilities and mental illness, following behavior support plans and crisis interventions during first or second shifts.

You will train in BST, Mental Health First Aid, and other required certifications within six to twelve months, lifting clients as needed and collaborating with the behavior resource team.

Qualifications

• One or more years of direct care experience implementing behavior support plans for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support techniques for consumers potentially requiring restrictive environments.
• Respond to crisis situations and implement interventions until behavior is safe.
• Instruct others in behavior support plans and crisis intervention techniques.
• Lift clients and assist in transfers and physical restraint procedures.
• Use hands-on skills for dependent care.
• Maintain training including CORE, CPR, and First Aid.

Skills

Direct care experience

Behavior support plans

Crisis intervention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

Expected Salary: $42,537.66 – Annually/$1772.40 – Semi-monthly

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job Location: This position is located at St. Charles Habilitation Center, 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, Missouri 63303. There are possible positions available on either our first shift (6:30am – 3:00 pm) or second shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm).

Why you’ll love this position: If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, you can make a difference in the lives of our consumers so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be valued member of their community.

Responsibilities - What You’ll Do

• Implement behavioral support techniques developed by the behavior resource team for consumers potentially requiring more restrictive environments due to their behaviors.
• Respond to crisis situations and implement interventions established until behavior is safe.
• Ability to implement and instruct others in the implementation of behavior support plans and crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to lift clients and assist in performing transfers and physical restraint procedures.
• Use of hands-on skills (dependent care).
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard behavior modification techniques, including receiving an Advanced Skills certificate of the Safety Care program, and maintaining this certification.
• Ability to maintain all trainings, including CORE, CPR, and First Aid.
• Ability to train and maintain Behavior Support Strategies training within six (6) months of starting.
• Ability to train and maintain Mental Health First Aid training within six (6) months of starting.
• Ability to train and maintain Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale within 90 days of starting.
• Must successfully demonstrate the Essential Skills - BST Skills within one year of starting.

Minimum Qualifications

• One or more years of direct care experience with implementing behavior support plans for persons with developmental disabilities and possession of high school diploma or equivalency and a valid driver's license.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If You Have Questions Or Require Any Accommodations To Participate In The Application Or Interview Process Please Contact

Nancy Kimball in the St. Charles Habilitation Center (STCHC) Human Resource Office at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.