Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Poplar Bluff

About the role

Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO. We offer a modern office setting, growth opportunities, and wellness programs. We are seeking a Behavioral Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavioral support guided by basic behavioral principles for clients supported in a State Operated Crisis Program.
• Treat consumers with dignity and respect.
• Absorb and implement person-centered plans and behavior support plans for multiple individuals at once.
• Train facility staff on behavioral interventions.
• Respond to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Implement interventions to keep all individuals safe, including the use of physical restraint or personal protective equipment when needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms with other team members and actively participate in team meetings as needed.
• Notify behavior professionals of any changes in behavior and signs of abuse or neglect.
• Maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with consumers and co-workers.
• Lift and move 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.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
• Accompany consumers to medical appointments, community outings, and other activities.
• Participate in activities and outings with individuals supported.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Pass Level One Medication Aide Certification within one month of assignment.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Successfully complete Behavioral Support Training within three months of hire, or longer if training is not made available by facility.

Skills

• Positive behavioral support.
• Basic behavioral principles.
• Person-centered plans.
• Behavior support plans.
• First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, and Advanced Safety Care.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package, including a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. For more details, visit the Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources.

Pay

Details can be found here.

Schedule

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