Crisis Technician
$47,840–$47,840 year
On-siteSaint Peters, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily crisis intervention and behavioral assessments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Provide hands-on guidance on activities of daily living including personal hygiene, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and household management. Implement personalized support plans and utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to ensure client safety during challenging behaviors. Monitor and document physical, mental, and behavioral status while managing medication schedules and medical appointments. Maintain accurate records, ensure home safety compliance, and coordinate with Behavior Analysis professionals to execute treatment strategies. This entry-level role at The Arc of the Ozarks offers mentorship opportunities for direct support staff within a residential community setting.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Must be a licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work
- Ability to obtain and maintain a class E drivers license if operating an Arc vehicle
- Ability to stand, stoop, lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
- Ability to work with and respect persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with co-occurring mental health diagnoses
- Ability to work varied and flexible schedules and to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc
- Proficiency in applied behavior analysis, autism, developmental disabilities, and related disciplines pertinent to the assessment, treatment, and support of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities
- Capacity for continual learning in these areas
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and adapt a variety of habilitation program activities to meet the specialized needs, abilities, and conditions of each program participant
- Ability to administer medications to individuals served in accordance with agency policies and procedures upon certification by the Missouri Department of Mental Health
- Ability to evaluate the progress of residents and the quality of a variety of habilitation programs
- Ability to accurately report, record observations, and supervise these activities
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Desired Qualifications
- At least three months' experience providing direct assistance in the care, treatment and habilitation to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Prior management experience
- Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with program participants, subordinates, guardians, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work as a direct contact staff with individuals served, and to demonstrate mentorship and guidance to Direct Support Staff
- Ability to organize and efficiently organize and run a household and to complete all listed duties in a timely manner
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