Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job DetailsJob Location: Joplin, MO 64804Salary Range: $21.00 HourlyPositions starting at $21.00 per hour!

 

 

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals.  Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! 

 

 

If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.  

If you have directly relevant experience, ask about our experience pay options!

 

 

What is this job all about?

The Behavior Support Technician is the bridge between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities.  You will encourage and mentor individuals by supporting them in maximizing their full potential.  The BST role is involved in providing supports to all aspects of individuals life activities.  Support may include daily life skills of cooking, cleaning, hygiene, medication administration, behavioral care, and community participation.  If you have the passion to help empower individuals lives - apply now! 

 

 

That’s nice, but what will I actually be doing?

A Behavior Support Technician is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their independence. You will do this by:


Educating and assisting clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living,
Working with your clients to learn and encourage coping skills to work through challenging behaviors,
utilize verbal de-escalation and redirection to ensure client safety when necessary.
Work with Behavior Analysis professionals to implement and follow recommended behavior support plans.


 

Here’s a little more:


Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. 
Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paracleet, Level One Med Aide, etc.) 
Potential for annual wage increases and bonuses.
Excellent Benefits (eligible for full-time employees) – Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness reimbursement program.
Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.


 

Looking for more information?


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Full Job DescriptionBEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Definition

This is an entry level human services position providing desired supports to persons with disabilities, in a residential setting, so that they may achieve the highest level of independent living possible within their community.  This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

A Behavior Support Technician provides support to individuals who have some form of Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability as well as a Psychiatric/Behavioral Diagnosis, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders or Autistic Tendencies.  These individuals are prone to poor social and communication skills, exhibiting impulsive behaviors, poor decision making, and verbal/physical aggression.  Behavioral Observation and Assessment and Crisis Intervention and Prevention Skills are used on a daily basis.

An employee in this class provides training and supports to assigned persons served in dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with the purchasing of groceries, training in food preparation, administering medications, and assist in the management of personal funds.  This employee assists in the implementation of personal plans; contributes to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment; and establishes effective interpersonal relationships with each person served, their parents and/or guardians, and other members of the support team.

Work involves responsibility for observing and reporting information concerning the physical, mental, and behavioral condition of the persons served and for assisting in the maintenance of necessary records and reports to document these observations.  Close supervision and direction is received from the Program Supervisor, and/or other staff members who review work through reports and direct observations.





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