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

• Assist in assessing individual needs by performing direct care duties.
• Develop and implement residential and habilitation support plans with goals and methods.
• Evaluate and document outcomes, maintain or modify plans, and perform related work as required.
• Respond therapeutically using de-escalation strategies and positive behavior supports to individuals with challenging behaviors.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and/or 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 with community members, employers, and teams.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to perform all physical/essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and positive behavior supports.
• Basic understanding of medical and behavioral health concepts.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer-paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$24.54 - $31.43 / hourly.

Schedule

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