Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Educate and assist clients on skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, grocery shopping, cleaning, and other activities of daily living.
• Work with 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.

Requirements

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paracleet, Level One Med Aide, etc.)
• Potential for annual wage increases and bonuses.
• Excellent Benefits (eligible for full-time employees) – Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness reimbursement program.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

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.