Behavior Support Technician | Kansas City

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS • Lee's Summit, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Support Technician is an entry-level, hourly, non-exempt human services position providing residential support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, psychiatric or behavioral diagnoses, and/or autism spectrum disorders or autistic tendencies. The role supports individuals in developing independence and participating in their communities through coaching, mentoring, and assistance with daily activities. The position involves behavioral observation, assessment, crisis prevention, and intervention, as well as implementing individual support plans under close supervision from the Program Supervisor or other staff.

Support may include personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, medication administration, basic health care, and management of personal funds. The technician observes and reports changes in individuals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions, maintains required records, and helps foster a safe, therapeutic home environment. The role also supports community, vocational, domestic, and leisure activities chosen by the individuals served.

Typical shifts are eight hours and may be days, evenings, or overnights, with primary openings for evenings and weekends. Weekday daytime availability is required for at least the first one to two weeks to complete initial training. Positions start at $22.00 per hour; the salary range is otherwise undisclosed. Relevant experience may qualify for experience pay options.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Be passionate about working with people with disabilities and supporting their independence; demonstrate dedication to the organization’s mission and the people it serves.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion and respect people with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
• Be able to work varied and flexible hours and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
• Be able to learn and apply crisis-intervention and behavior-support techniques.
• Be able to teach basic skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
• Be able to maintain a safe, clean, and agreeable environment and accurately report and record observations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish rapport and positive working relationships with teams, guardians, individuals served, and other stakeholders.
• Be open to feedback, demonstrate a growth mindset, and be willing to learn.
• Be able to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance.
• Be a licensed and insured driver; obtain a Class E driver’s license if driving individuals served in an Arc vehicle.
• Successfully complete CPR and First Aid training and pass required performance assessments.
• Successfully complete required Medication Administration training, MANDT System Workshop, OSHA health and safety, Abuse & Neglect, and Electronic Documentation courses, as well as other trainings required by department or home location.
• Be able to administer specified medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials.

Nice To Haves

• Directly relevant experience may qualify for experience pay options.
• Interest in growth and promotion opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach individuals with disabilities to support their independence and community participation.
• Teach and assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and laundry.
• Help individuals develop coping skills and use verbal de-escalation and redirection when needed to support safety.
• Work with behavior analysis professionals to implement and follow recommended behavior support plans and individual personal plans.
• Assist with grocery and supply purchasing, meal preparation, home cleanliness, and maintaining household supplies.
• Provide basic health care, including taking vital signs and applying simple dressings when necessary.
• Administer medications after required certification, including medications by specified routes and insulin injections where authorized.
• Respond appropriately to fire, disasters, emergencies, and other urgent situations; help individuals access emergency services and prepare evacuation assistance plans.
• Observe, report, and document changes in individuals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral status and progress toward personal-plan outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic residential environment and establish effective relationships with individuals served, their guardians, and support-team members.
• Support individuals in securing and managing personal funds while respecting their spending choices and assisting with budgeting.
• Encourage participation in meaningful vocational, domestic, leisure, and other community activities of the individuals’ choosing.
• Assist with the orientation and training of new employees when assigned.
• Complete required reports, records, training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Paid initial and ongoing training and certifications, including CPR/First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, and Level One Med Aide.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan with up to a 4% match after one year.
• Potential for annual wage increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED