Float Team- Behavior Support Technician | Kansas City
Company: The Arc Of The Ozarks
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Positions starting at $22.00 per hour! The Float
Team position is perfect for those who have the ability to work
flexible hours. This position is guaranteed 16 hours per week and
first pick of weekly open shifts. This position allows shadowing in
all of our homes; this helps staff to become highly skilled,
adaptable and well rounded. It also helps to find Client/Staff
personality matches. Ideally, this would lead to permanent
part-time or full time hours in a preferred home(s). 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 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 we
didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers
competitive pay and benefits. What will my day-to-day
responsibilities look like? 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. What do I need to be successful in this
position? Be a minimum of eighteen years of age. Possess a diploma
from an accredited High School or the equivalent. The Behavioral
Support Technician will be a person who is passionate about working
with individuals with disabilities and increasing their
independence as a valued member of the community. A sincere
dedication to the mission and the people served by The Arc of the
Ozarks is crucial. Please see the full job description for complete
list of duties and requirements. 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, Paraclete,
Level One Med Aide, etc.) - Requires weekday, daytime availability
for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings
for position. Typical shifts are 8 hours on either days, evenings,
or overnights with primary openings for evenings/weekends.
Potential for annual wage increases. Retirement Plan – Match up to
4% after one year. If you are passionate about people with unique
needs and making a meaningful difference in their lives, click on
the link and apply now to join our team! Looking for more
information? Give us a call at 417-771-3700 Ask for the Talent
Acquisition Team Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org
Don't forget to include your name and the position/location you are
interested in. Checkout some videos about our organization and the
individuals we support here
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Qualifications BEHAVIORAL 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. Essential Job Functions
Mission and Core Values Serves as an ambassador of the mission and
purpose of The Arc of the Ozarks Knowledge and understanding of The
Arc mission statement and will uphold in their daily work. Supports
The Arc knowing that any one position may not include all of the
duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which
could be included in the position of this class. Care and Support
of Individuals Assists with the purchasing of groceries and
supplies; supports persons served in preparing their own meals.
Provides support to persons served in maintaining a safe and clean
environment in their home. Assists in providing basic health care
for persons served; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure,
respiration, and applies simple dressings when necessary.
Administers oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, and
topical medications, after certification by The Arc of the Ozarks
and Missouri State officials. Takes appropriate action in case of
fire and/or disaster or other urgent / emergency. Assists in
maintaining an inventory of supplies in the home and ordering /
notifying appropriate parties of needed items so clients homes
always have necessary items. Documentation and Quality Supports
Behavioral Observation/ Assessment and Crisis Intervention and
Prevention Skills are used on a daily basis Implements outcomes and
strategies of individual personal plans under the supervision of
the Program Supervisor, or other staff members; provides supports
as identified in the personal plans; attends review meetings when
assigned. Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in
the physical, emotional, behavioral status of persons served and
documents progress on the outcomes listed in personal plans.
Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.
Encourages the development and maintenance of a safe environment
for persons served in a residential setting including developing
plans for evacuation assistance in case of emergency, using the
on-call pager; and training in securing emergency services such as
the police, the fire department, and an ambulance. Assists persons
served in securing and effectively managing funds; ensuring the
Individuals’ choices of how these funds are spent, budgeting, etc.
Community Involvement Provides support to persons served in
becoming active participants in their communities. Supports persons
served in participating in varied meaningful vocational, domestic,
and leisure activities in the community of their choosing. Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to exercise good judgement
and discretion. Ability to work varied and flexible hours, accept
and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, policies, etc.
Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities and
advocate for their rights. Ability to learn and apply crisis
intervention and behavior support techniques. Ability to administer
oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical
medications and insulin injections after certification by The Arc
of the Ozarks and Missouri State officials. Ability to teach basic
skills and model adaptive behaviors at home and in the community.
Ability to maintain a safe, clean and agreeable environment for the
persons served. Ability to accurately report and record
observations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and
written form. Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs, and pull
and push items. Ability to pass with satisfactory performance CPR,
First Aid, and Behavior Intervention training. Ability to maintain
a record of punctuality and attendance. A licensed and insured
driver. Ability to obtain a class E drivers license if driving
persons served in an Arc vehicle. Minimum Experience and Training
Qualifications Be a minimum of eighteen years of age and possession
of a diploma from an accredited High School or the equivalent.
Successfully complete a course in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
and First Aid Successfully complete a 16 hours course in Medication
Administration. Successfully complete a 10 course in MANDT System
Workshop Successfully complete a course in OSHA regulations on
Health and Safety. Successfully complete a course in Abuse &
Neglect Successfully complete a course in Electronic Documentation
Other trainings per department or per home location may be
required, refer to policy 8.106 for specific requirements. Traits
and Characteristics Desired The Behavior Support Technician will be
a person who is passionate about working with individuals with
disabilities and increasing their independence as a valued member
of the community. A sincere dedication to the mission and the
people served by The Arc of the Ozarks is crucial. The Behavior
Support Technician must demonstrate the ability to establish
rapport, effectively communicates, and cultivates a positive work
culture with not only their team, but staff from other departments,
guardians, individuals served, internal and external stakeholders.
The Behavior Support Technician should be open to feedback, possess
a growth mindset, and a willingness for learning opportunities in
order to better themselves and The Arc of the Ozarks.
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