Direct Support Professional Senior - Behavior Modification Assistant

About the role

The Direct Support Professional Senior job class supports individuals in short- and long-term housing programs. These individuals may have intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral, and medical complexities. Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Assessing individual needs through direct care duties.
• Developing and implementing residential and habilitation support plans.
• Evaluating and documenting outcomes, modifying plans as needed.
• Responding therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports.

Requirements

• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Experience with verbal de-escalation strategies and working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors.
• Clear communication skills to understand and communicate complex services.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to perform physical tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to perform all physical/essential requirements.

Skills

• Effective verbal de-escalation strategies.
• Positive behavior support techniques.
• Therapeutic response to challenging behaviors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical stamina and flexibility.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Annual pay increases.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Pension plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

$24.54 - $31.43 per hour.

Schedule

Shifts available: Day, rotating (day/evening combination) OR overnight. Shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.