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. We are looking for 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 the consumer with dignity and respect.
• Aid in the completion of behavior analytic data collection and assessments for clients experiencing behavioral difficulty and in the development of behavior support plans.
• Teach a person skills identified in their individual support plan and behavioral support plan which may include but are not limited to coping skills, self-management strategies, functional communication training, as well as daily living skills, (hygiene, grooming, social interactions, meal preparation, food purchases, housekeeping, laundry, dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Accurately complete all required documentation on assigned shift (ie., staff observation notes, behavioral data sheets, shift communication reports, General Event Reports, etc.).
• Perform and record bedside nursing activities including taking and recording consumer’s temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, urine samples, etc.
• Recognize health problems and seek immediate assistance.
• Assist in providing basic health care for clients including administering medication after certification by facility officials.
• Assist in providing personal care such as meals, bathing and grooming.
• Provide vigilant oversight of the individuals’ surroundings as described in their support plan in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Read, learn and implement person-centered plans and behavior support plans for multiple individuals at one time.
• Aid in training facility staff on implementation of behavioral interventions developed for clients in a residential program.
• Aid in responding to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Implement interventions established by the behavior professional 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 professional of any changes in behavior and of any 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 individual supported.
• Requires heavy lifting up to (50) pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and as necessary, drive during the day or night, in rural highway or metro conditions to transport individuals to a variety of locations for appointments, employment, leisure or vacations.
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• Possess adequate hearing.
• Ability to physically intervene to maintain safety.
• Possess physical stamina required to provide physical assistance to clients and to respond in emergency situations which may require the ability to walk, run, sit, stand and kneel, to stand or walk for an extended period of time, lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs, ability to work both indoor and outdoor in variable weather conditions.
• Obtain and maintain all required trainings including First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, Advanced Safety Care, and all other trainings assigned.
• 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).
• Must be able to 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.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Positive behavioral support
• Data collection and assessments
• Behavior support plans
• Behavioral interventions
• First Aid
• CPR
• Medication Aide Certification

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits

Pay

N/A

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.

Contact

Human Resources: Angela Penrod 573-472-6556 angela.penrod@dmh.mo.gov