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 offers a $1000 sign on bonus plus competitive pay and benefits.

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

What is this job all about?

The Behavior Technician Supervisor (BTS) is the bridge between Behavior Support Technicians (BSTs), people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and day-to-day operations of Individual Supported living (ISL). You will encourage and mentor individuals and Behavior Support Technicians by supporting them in maximizing their full potential. The BTS role is involved in providing training and supports to all aspects of individuals life activities and to BSTs working within their assigned clients' home (ISL).

Training and support for individuals includes:

• Daily life skills of:
  1. Cooking
  2. Cleaning
  3. Hygiene
  4. Purchasing of groceries
  5. Food preparation
  6. Medication administration
  7. Behavioral care
  8. Community participation
  9. Management of personal funds

Training and support for BSTs and the ISL includes assisting the Program Supervisor in:

• Helping implement personal plans (the story of the individual you’re serving including their history, goals, and achievements)
• Implementing and communicating directives 
• Maintaining necessary records and reports
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment (keeping their houses happy and cozy)

Currently, there is a specific need for someone with the passion and experience to support young adult individuals who are more frequently experiencing a physical behavioral crisis. These BTSs will work closely with the Registered Behavior Technicians, Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts as well as Behavior Consultant and Program Supervisor to implement the individuals' behavior support plans, track and log behavioral outcomes, and support the individuals' through crises while working to help make a difference in their day to day lives.

If you have the passion to help empower individuals' lives as well as an interest in staff leadership - apply now! 

What will I get out of it?

This job doesn’t feel like just a job. It feels like spending time with people you care about, helping them move toward the life they want for themselves. It feels like making a difference every single shift and going home at the end of the day knowing you have made someone’s life better. You will be a leader within your ISL and set the example for the Behavior Support Technicians you work with.

You’ll also get to work for a company that cares about your goals. The Arc of the Ozarks strives to help you develop as an individual through paid trainings, internal promotions, and the constant support of supervisors who have been in your shoes. You will have a whole team around you to work with, learn from, and grow beside.

And at the heart of it, you get to know that the world is a better place because of you.

Here’s a little more:

• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle for client activities.
• Wage starting at $21.50 per hour with potential for annual wage increases based on performance – experience-based pay rates available
• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization. 
• Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paracleet, Level One Med Aide, etc.) 

What do I need to be qualified for this position?

• Diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Six months experience providing direct care, treatment, and habilitation in the human service field. 
  1. Experience providing direct care, treatment and habilitation to individuals who have intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or behavior disorders is preferred
• See the attached job description for full duties and requirements. 

Sound like you? Click on the link to apply now!

Looking for more information?

• Checkout some videos about our organization and the individuals we support here:

• https://www.youtube.com/@thearcoftheozarks-springfield/videos