Float Team DSP | Kansas City

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Support Technician is an entry-level human services role providing support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, psychiatric or behavioral diagnoses, and/or autism spectrum disorders in a residential setting. The role helps individuals build independence and participate in their communities through hands-on support, mentoring, coaching, and assistance with daily activities. The Float Team/PRN position provides coverage across homes, offers shadowing in different homes, guarantees 16 hours per week, and gives first pick of weekly open shifts. The role may lead to permanent part-time or full-time hours in a preferred home. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour; directly relevant experience may qualify for experience pay options. Support includes daily living skills, personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication administration, behavioral support, and community participation. The technician observes and reports changes in individuals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions; documents progress; implements personal plans under supervision; and helps maintain a safe, supportive residential environment. The position receives close supervision and direction from the Program Supervisor and/or other staff members. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Typical shifts are eight hours during 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 required training. The position requires working varied and flexible hours and may involve adapting to changes in assignments.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Be passionate about supporting people with disabilities and increasing their independence and community participation.
Demonstrate dedication to The Arc of the Ozarks’ mission and the people it serves.
Exercise good judgment and discretion.
Be able to work varied and flexible hours and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
Respect people with disabilities and advocate for their rights.
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.
Be able to accurately report and record observations and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, and push and pull items.
Pass CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training with satisfactory performance.
Maintain punctuality and attendance.
Have a valid driver’s license and insurance; be able to obtain a Class E driver’s license if driving individuals served in an Arc vehicle.
Successfully complete courses in CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration (16 hours), MANDT System Workshop (10 hours as stated in the posting), OSHA health and safety regulations, Abuse & Neglect, and Electronic Documentation.
Complete any additional training required by the department or home location.
Be open to feedback, demonstrate a growth mindset, and be willing to pursue learning opportunities.
Be able to establish rapport and communicate effectively while cultivating a positive work culture with team members, other departments, guardians, individuals served, and internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Directly relevant experience may qualify for experience pay options.
Interest in pursuing permanent part-time or full-time hours in a preferred home may be accommodated after working on the Float Team.

Responsibilities

Educate and assist individuals with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
Encourage individuals to develop and use coping skills to work through challenging behaviors.
Use verbal de-escalation, redirection, crisis intervention, and behavior-support techniques to help maintain safety.
Work with behavior analysis professionals to implement and follow recommended behavior support plans.
Implement outcomes and strategies in individual personal plans under the supervision of the Program Supervisor or other staff members, and attend assigned review meetings.
Assist individuals with purchasing groceries and supplies and preparing meals.
Help maintain a safe and clean home environment, including maintaining supply inventories and notifying appropriate parties when items are needed.
Provide basic health care support, including taking vital signs and applying simple dressings when necessary.
Administer medications after required certification, and administer insulin injections after certification where applicable.
Take appropriate action in the event of a fire, disaster, urgent situation, or emergency; assist with evacuation planning and securing emergency services.
Observe, report, and document changes in individuals’ physical, emotional, and behavioral status and progress toward personal-plan outcomes.
Assist individuals in securing and managing personal funds while respecting their choices and supporting budgeting.
Support individuals in becoming active in their communities and participating in meaningful vocational, domestic, and leisure activities of their choosing.
Contribute to a therapeutic environment and establish effective relationships with individuals served, their parents or guardians, and other support-team members.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees.
Maintain records and reports and communicate observations effectively.
Represent and uphold The Arc of the Ozarks’ mission and core values in daily work.