Behavioral Support Staff

AbilityLinks · Durham, NC · 1 wk ago

OTHR$20/hrFull-time

About the role

As a Behavioral Support Staff on the NC START Team in Durham, you will support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs who are temporarily accessing the START Center for crisis or planned crisis stabilization. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities. Behavioral Support Staff also help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center. START Behavioral Support Staff participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with the individual’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.

Schedule

Option 1: Full Time – Over Night – Wednesday–Friday and every Sunday 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
Option 2: Full Time – 2nd Shift – Monday and Tuesday 11:30 AM–10:00 PM, Wednesday 1:30 PM–10:00 PM and every other Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM–10:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $20.00 per hour for this full-time and periodic non-exempt positions
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services Field
2 years experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions
Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy
Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Skills

Willingness to provide care in a supportive environment for individuals who may experience behavioral or mental health crisis
Passion for helping others
Experience with MS Office suite and data entry
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Recent college graduates interested in pursuing graduate-level programs in Social Work, Psychology, OT/PT or Nursing are encouraged to apply.