Intensive Support and Stabilization Direct Care Professional - Residential Services (Missoula, MT)

AWARE Missoula, Montana — Full-time and weekend-only positions available.

What You Will Earn

• $25.00 an hour starting rate.
• $33.04 an hour on weekend overnight shifts (night and weekend pay stack on top of base rate).
• Annual raise: 5% after year one, 5% again after year two.
• Starting rate of $29.24 an hour for candidates with four years of comparable experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Advancement
• Professional Development

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities and mental health needs in living the life they choose.
• Assist with daily activities such as getting ready in the morning, cooking meals, and driving to appointments or jobs.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization, including behavior management, safety planning, and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): personal care, hygiene, feeding, and medication management/monitoring.
• Teach behavioral coaching and skill-building, including coping skills, social skills, and fostering independence.
• Maintain a safe environment, including 24/7 monitoring in residential treatment centers or group homes.
• Coordinate care with treatment teams, families, and schools.
• Provide transportation to appointments and community activities.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of daily activities, behavioral changes, and incidents.
• Advocate for individual rights and promote self-advocacy.
• Implement and follow Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans.
• Adhere to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional Care Philosophy.

Requirements

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable attendance for shifts, as individuals depend on your presence.
• Patience and compassion for individuals on their worst days.
• Ability to implement Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans as written.
• Competence in supporting activities of daily living (ADLs): personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility, and medication monitoring (per agency policy).
• Skill in teaching and reinforcing coping skills, social skills, and independent living skills.
• Capacity to follow and reinforce structured behavioral interventions and reinforcement systems.

Schedule

Around-the-clock staffing with a variety of shifts available: days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and weekend-only positions. Flexible scheduling to accommodate other commitments such as work or study.