Behavior Support Technician - Renovations Float Team

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!

If you have directly relevant experience, ask about our experience pay options!

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 an individual's life activities. Support may include daily life skills of cooking, cleaning, hygiene, medication administration, behavioral care, and community participation.

If we didn’t get your attention yet – The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.

A Behavior Support Technician is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands‑on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their independence. You will do this by:

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

• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or the equivalent.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and a sincere dedication to the mission of The Arc of the Ozarks.
• See the full job description for the complete list of duties and requirements.

• 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, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.). Requires weekday, daytime availability for the first 1‑2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for the position.
• Typical shifts are 8 hours on either day, evening, or overnight with primary openings for evenings/weekends.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

If you are passionate about people with unique needs and making a meaningful difference in their lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

• Give us a call at 417‑771‑3700 and ask for the Talent Acquisition Team.
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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.

Essential job functions include training and supports to assist with dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, other activities of daily living, grocery purchasing, food preparation, medication administration, and personal fund management. The technician assists in implementing personal plans, maintaining records, and reporting observations.

Serves as an ambassador of the mission and purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks.

• Assists with purchasing groceries and supplies; supports persons served in preparing…