Behavioral Technician - STCHC
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Healthcare
Mental Health, ABA Therapy / Behavioral Therapy
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers
Expected Salary: $42,537.66 – Annually/$1772.40 – Semi-monthly
Job Location: This position is located rles Habilitation Center, 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, Missouri 63303. There are possible positions available on either our first shift (6:30am – 3:00 pm) or second shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm).
Why you’ll love this position:If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be valued member of their community.
Responsibilities- What you’ll do
This is semi-skilled direct care work implementing behavioral programs for persons with developmental disabilities exhibiting behavioral problems severe enough to endanger their current level of placement.
- Implement behavioral support techniques developed by the behavior resource team for consumers potentially requiring more restrictive environments due to their behaviors.
- Respond to crisis situations and implement interventions established until behavior is safe.
- Ability to implement and instruct others in the implementation of behavior support plans and crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to lift clients and assist in performing transfers and physical restraint procedures.
- Use of hands-on skills (dependent care).
- Comprehensive knowledge of standard behavior modification techniques, including receiving an
Advanced Skills
certificate of the
Safety Care
program, and maintaining this certification. - Ability to maintain all trainings, including CORE, CPR, and First Aid.
- Ability to train and maintain
Behavior Support Strategies
training within six (6) months of starting. - Ability to train and maintain
Mental Health First Aid
training within six (6) months of starting. - Ability to train and maintain
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
within 90 days of starting. - Must successfully demonstrate the
Essential Skills - BST Skills
within one year of starting.
- One or more years of direct care experience with implementing behavior support plans for persons with developmental disabilities and possession of high school diploma or equivalency and a valid driver's license.
- More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.
This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
- If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Nancy Kimball in the St. Charles Habilitation Center (STCHC) Human Resource Office at or by email ball.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
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