Positive Supports Consultant Lead (Regional Office)

Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Typical working hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Position may have evening and weekend training sessions.

This position may be domiciled statewide.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Benefits of working with Missouri Department of Mental Health include: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Sick and Vacation Leave, 13 Paid Holidays per year, and Retirement. https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-team-members/team-member-benefits.

Missouri Tiered Supports : organizational behavior management program that encourages agencies to develop and maintain universal support systems for their staff and the people they support. Team members provide professional development and support on a variety of subjects such as building an agency team, system development, databased decision-making, coaching and training, and Person-Centered Planning.

Tools of Choice (ToC): a curriculum developed by behavior analysts, which teaches proactive relationship building strategies to decrease the likelihood of undesirable behavior. Facilitators must feel comfortable with public speaking to a variety of audiences, as well as engaging participants in role playing scenarios, and providing feedback.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of a variety of disabilities, and positive behavior support principles and practices
• Knowledge of behavioral sciences and allied disciplines involved in the evaluation and development of systems of care for provider agencies
• Knowledge of facilitation models, such as but not limited to: Behavior Skills Training, "I do, We do, You do," Effective Feedback practices (positive, constructive)
• Ability to flex to each team member's needs, preferences, and communication styles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Being able to provide feedback and navigate internal and external relationships through communication, behaviors, and professionalism
• Organizational, and time management expertise
• Computer skills ( especially with word, excel, PowerPoint, internet, and other computer programs)
• Ability to collect and analyze information and evaluate the data collected
• Ability to exercise constructive discipline in a structured behavioral environment

Special Notes:

• Special training and/or formal course work in positive behavior supports must be completed prior to, or within 12 months of, accepting the position.
• Applicants must be eligible for designation as a QDDP under Federal standards for an Intermediate Care Facility-Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID).

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting Positive Support Consultants to identify and implement universal systems of support, improving the quality of life agency-wide.
• Observing team members for accurate skill implementation, providing effective feedback both corrective and positive
• Observing agency environments, reviewing policies and procedures, documentation, and other relevant materials to inform annual assessments, and support agency teams in determining goals and action steps.
• Maintaining detailed records, tracking, and preparing reports on outcomes of contracted provider data: coaching, action plan, organizational values and recognition, etc.
• Communicating effectively with supported individuals and families, co-workers, division staff, and service providers, in order to foster a successful working relationship with all entities.
• Attend yearly conference hosted by the Missouri Tiered Supports team, "Tiered Supports Networking Summit."

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven years or more years of service as a QDDP, Tiered Agency team member, coach, or ToC facilitator in lieu of degree requirements considered; OR a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in behavior analysis, social work, psychology, recreational therapy, or another human service-related field preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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 .

Upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and three professional letters of reference.

Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered . Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

If you have any questions about this position, please email Human Resources at: Benjamin.Spurlock@dmh.mo.gov .

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