Behavior Technician - BHC

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

This position is located at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, 10695 Bellefontaine Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63137.

You will be working with staff who 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 can pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a 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 have and maintain a L1MA certification.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Job Details - 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.

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Current DMH employees will not be eligible to apply if they have a disciplinary action within the last 6 months.

If you have questions about this position, please contact : Human Resources : (314) 264-9161 -

michael.aux-tinee@dmh.mo.gov