Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Poplar Bluff

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Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO. We are professional, agile, and innovative.

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Behavioral Technician to join our team. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic, and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers. It is extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

Shift will be 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with rotating weekends off. Some mandatory overtime may be required to meet the needs of the facility.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be valued members of their communities.

• Always treat the consumer with dignity and respect.
• Assist professional staff in completing 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, and 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 (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 seek immediate assistance.
• Assist in providing basic health care for clients, including administering medication after certification by facility officials.
• Assist in personal care such as meals, bathing, and grooming as needed.
• Provide vigilant oversight of the individuals’ surroundings as described in their support plan 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.
• Respond to crisis situations at any hour of the shift.
• Implement interventions established by the behavior professional to keep all individuals safe, including the use of physical restraint or personal protective equipment when needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms with other team members and actively participate in team meetings as needed.
• Notify the behavior professional of any changes in behavior and of any signs of abuse or neglect.
• Maintain appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries with consumers and co‑workers.
• Lift and move 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 the behavioral tracking system for summarization and analysis.
• Monitor and assist in implementation of treatment plans and strategies as written and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
• 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 the…