State of Missouri · 9 hours ago
Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Behavioral Technician to join their Southeast Missouri Residential services team, located in Sikeston, MO. The role involves providing positive behavioral support and assisting in the care of developmentally disabled clients, ensuring their safety and well-being while implementing behavioral support plans.
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Responsibilities
Always treat the consumer with dignity and respect
Assist professional staff 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.)
Ensure accurate completion of all required documentation on assigned shift. (ie., staff observation notes, behavioral data sheets, shift communication reports, General Event Reports, etc.) Documentation should be clear and specifically address objective observations made regarding desirable and undesirable behaviors and physical conditions of consumers throughout the assigned shift
Perform and record bedside nursing activities including taking and recording consumer’s temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, urine samples, etc. Recognize health problems and seeks immediate assistance
Assists in providing basic health care for clients including administering medication after certification by facility officials
As needed to support clients, assist in 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
Assist in training facility staff on implementation of behavioral interventions developed for clients in a residential program
Assist in responding to crisis situations at any hour of the shift
Responds to crisis situations at any hour of the shift
Implements interventions established by the behavior professional to keep all individuals safe including the use of physical restraint or personal protective equipment when needed
Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms with other team members and actively participates in team meetings as needed
Notifies behavior professional of any changes in behavior and of any signs of abuse or neglect
Maintains appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with consumers and co-workers
Lifts and moves 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
Monitor and assist in implementation of treatment plans and strategies as written and provide feedback on the effectiveness of supports provided
Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities
Accompany consumers to medical appointments, community outings and other activities. Actively 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
Employees are required to follow their assigned schedule, which may include working on weekends and holidays, on any assigned shift, and are expected to participate in the mandatory holdover policy for position classification when required
Qualification
Required
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
1 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
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
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Funding
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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