Part Time​/PRN - DSP​/Behavior Support Technician | Joplin

Overview

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour! Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!

The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. If you have directly relevant experience, ask about our experience pay options!

The Behavior Support Technician (BST) 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 provides supports to all aspects of individuals’ life activities, including daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, medication administration, behavioral care, and community participation. If you have the passion to help empower individuals’ lives, apply now!

• 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.

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paracleet, Level One Med Aide, etc.). Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1–2 weeks to complete necessary trainings.
• Typical shifts are 8 hours on either days, evenings, or overnights with primary openings for evenings/weekends.
• Currently hiring for between 2–16 hours per week with some possibility to pickup additional hours as needed.
• Potential for annual wage increases and bonuses.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

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Behavioral Support Technician

Definition
This is an entry level human services position providing desired supports to persons with disabilities, in a residential setting, so that they may achieve the highest level of independent living possible within their community. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

A BST provides support to individuals who have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders or Autistic Tendencies. These individuals may exhibit poor social and communication skills, impulsive behaviors, poor decision making, and verbal/physical aggression. Behavioral observation, assessment, crisis intervention, and prevention skills are used daily.

An employee in this class provides training and supports to assigned persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living. Additional responsibilities include assisting with grocery shopping, training in food preparation, administering medications, and assisting in the management of personal funds. This employee assists in implementing personal plans, contributing to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment, and establishing effective interpersonal relationships with each person served, their parents/guardians, and other support team members.

Work involves observing and reporting information concerning the physical, mental, and behavioral condition of the persons served and maintaining necessary records and reports. Close supervision and direction is provided by the Program Supervisor and/or other staff who review work through reports and direct observations.

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