Direct Care Professional IV

About the role

The REACH Residential Program provides temporary, community-based services to children and adults with developmental disabilities who require support related to crisis stabilization, transition, or community placement. The program provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment focused on stabilization, skill development, crisis prevention, and successful integration into the individual’s home and community. Services are individualized, person-centered, and age-appropriate, based on each individual’s needs, strengths, preferences, goals, and identified risks, with trained staff available around the clock to provide appropriate support and supervision. The program works collaboratively with individuals, families, caregivers, providers, and other members of the support team to promote safety, independence, stability, and successful transitions to appropriate community-based supports and living arrangements.

Deliver comprehensive support services to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include managing complex client needs, implementing treatment plans, supporting therapeutic activities, and collaborating with clinical teams. Operate with certification or licensure and contribute to service coordination and quality care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and behavioral support to clients in residential or community settings
• Implement and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinicians and therapists
• Assist clients with daily living activities, coping strategies, and therapeutic exercises
• Monitor client behavior, mood, and safety; document observations and interventions
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and educational sessions
• Support medication monitoring and ensure adherence to prescribed regimens
• Respond to crisis situations and provide de-escalation and emotional support
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Mentor and support lower-level direct care staff
• Other duties as assigned