Behavior Support Technician - Renovations
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteSpringfield, Missouri, United States
Springfield, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,680–$43,680 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Educate clients on daily living skills including hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, and cleaning while implementing individualized behavior support plans. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to ensure client safety during challenging behaviors. Document behavioral observations, assist with fund management, and facilitate community participation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role requires weekday daytime availability for initial training and involves working varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Be a minimum of eighteen years of age
- Possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent
- Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
- Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication Administration
- Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System Workshop
- Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on Health and Safety
- Successfully complete a course in Abuse & Neglect
- Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation
- A licensed and insured driver
- Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving persons served in an Arc vehicle
- Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training
- Ability to administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and topical medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials
- Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion
- Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
- Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and advocate for their rights
- Ability to learn and apply crisis intervention and behavior support techniques
- Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the persons served
- Ability to accurately report and record observations
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
- Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull and push items
- Must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport, effectively communicates, and cultivates a positive work culture with not only their team, but staff from other departments, guardians, individuals served, internal and external stakeholders
- Must 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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