Behavior Support Technician - Renovations

Behavior Support Technician - Renovations

The Arc of the Ozarks – Springfield, MO

💰 Starting Pay: $21.00/Hour

Experience-based wages are available!

Full-Time | Part-Time | Float Team Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities live more independently and be active members of their community? Join The Arc of the Ozarks as a Behavior Support Technician!

As a Behavior Support Technician, you will provide support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral or psychiatric diagnoses, and/or autism spectrum disorders in a residential setting. You’ll help individuals build daily living skills, participate in their communities, and work toward greater independence.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily support with personal care and activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, hygiene, laundry, and cleaning.
• Support individuals with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and managing personal funds.
• Implement individual personal plans and support individuals in reaching their goals.
• Observe, document, and report changes in physical, emotional, and behavioral status.
• Use behavior support, crisis intervention, and prevention techniques.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Assist with medication administration after completing required certification.
• Support individuals in participating in meaningful vocational, domestic, recreational, and community activities.
• Build positive relationships with individuals served, families/guardians, coworkers, and other members of the support team.
• Assist with training new employees and contribute to a positive team environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about working with people with disabilities and helping them become more independent. The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is at least 18 years old.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can exercise good judgment and adapt to changing assignments and situations.
• Respects individuals with disabilities and advocates for their rights.
• Is willing to learn and apply behavior support and crisis intervention techniques.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Can maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Has reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Is a licensed and insured driver.
• Can stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull items.
• Is willing to complete required CPR, First Aid, MANDT, medication administration, and other required training.

Why Join The Arc of the Ozarks?

This is more than just a job — you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of the people we support. You'll help individuals develop skills, make choices, participate in their communities, and work toward greater independence.

We're looking for team members who are compassionate, dependable, open to feedback, and willing to continue learning and growing.

📍 Location: Springfield, MO
💵 Starting Pay: $21.00/hour
💰 Experience-Based Wages: Available
🕐 Opportunities: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Float Team

Apply today and join The Arc of the Ozarks!