Behavioral Technician - SEMORS - Sikeston

Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility located at 112 Plaza Drive Sikeston, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

Our Work Environment Includes

• 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, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-benefits

Shift will be 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, with some mandatory overtime in order to meet the needs of the facility.

WHY DMH?

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 a valued member of their communities.

The Department of Mental Health does not deny employment or services because of race, sex, creed, marital status, national origin, disability or age of applicants or employee.

Providing positive behavioral support guided by basic behavioral principles for clients supported in a State Operated Crisis Program.

• 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…