Weekend Behavior Support Technician - Renovations Team

About the role

The Behavior Support Technician is the bridge between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities. You will encourage and mentor individuals by supporting them in maximizing their full potential. The BST role is involved in providing supports to all aspects of individuals' life activities.

Responsibilities

• Educate and assist clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Work with clients to learn and encourage coping skills to work through challenging behaviors.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and redirection to ensure client safety when necessary.
• Work with Behavior Analysis professionals to implement and follow recommended behavior support plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Possession of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
• A sincere dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial.

Qualifications

• 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 administer oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.
• Ability to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
• 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.
• Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training.
• Ability to maintain a record of punctuality and attendance.
• A licensed and insured driver.
• Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving persons served in an Arc vehicle.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.). - Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position. Potential for annual wage increases. Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

Pay

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour!

Schedule

During your first two weeks, you must be available to complete a mandatory training period Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. After training is complete, this will transition into a part-time, weekends-only position.