Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Technician

Job Summary

Support individuals with "extreme" behavioral challenges to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and medical care. Behave professionally and abide by agency and state policies and procedures at all times. Must be willing to work with all program participants.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
• Willing to submit to for-cause drug testing
• Organized, efficient, responsible, and willing to teach
• Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping chores detailed in this document
• Able to work with diverse client populations in varied settings
• Treats all clients with respect and relates in a warm, caring manner
• At least 6 months' experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities

Skills

• RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced training and fluency in RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills
• Suggested additional courses: Navigating Challenging Behaviors, Advanced Positive Behavior Support, Incident Reporting, Mandatory Reporting, and Peer Coaching
• Able to attend weekly team meetings to practice RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills
• Able to consistently work with challenging customers and to assess and manage challenging/crisis situations
• Positive attitude while working with difficult populations in order to be a role model to their peers
• Able to work independently and in a group
• Willing to take direction in developing behavior management and crisis resolution skills
• Able to meet additional requirements listed in the full job description

Pay

• $22.30-$27.18/hour
• $28.54/hour when working Behavioral Technician Hours for extreme clients

Schedule

• Hours and shifts at the Enhanced Rate site will vary depending upon the needs of the Enhanced Rate client.