Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Sikeston

About the role

Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility located at 112 Plaza Drive Sikeston, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative. Our Work Environment Includes Modern Office Setting, Growth Opportunities, Wellness Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavioral support guided by basic behavioral principles for clients supported in a State Operated Crisis Program.
• Treat the consumer with dignity and respect.
• Absorb and implement person-centered plans and behavior support plans for multiple individuals at one time.
• Assist in responding to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms with other team members and actively participate in team meetings as needed.
• Notify behavior professional of any changes in behavior and of any signs of abuse or neglect.
• 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 individual supported.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with the developmentally disabled.
• Strong work ethic.
• Active interest in helping to care for our consumers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical stamina to provide physical assistance to clients and to respond in emergency situations.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work both indoor and outdoor in variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, and Advanced Safety Care certifications.
• Behavioral Support Training must be successfully completed within three months of hire, or longer if training is not made available by facility.
• One year of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• 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.

Skills

• Positive behavioral support.
• Basic behavioral principles.
• Person-centered plans.
• Behavior support plans.
• Emergency response.
• Communication skills.
• Physical intervention.
• Physical assistance.
• Weather conditions.

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift will be 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am with some mandatory overtime in order to meet the needs of the facility.