Behavior Support Professional-Driver

OPARC•Walnut, CA

20h

About The Position

The Behavior Support Professional (BSP) provides person-centered support, assistance, and transportation to adults with disabilities in community, on-site, and work contract settings. The role supports participants in achieving their goals and implements individualized behavioral intervention plans to promote positive outcomes, reduce escalation, and increase independence while preserving dignity and confidentiality. The BSP engages participants in program activities, maintains visual supervision, provides training and personal care, monitors health and wellness, and responds to medical or behavioral needs. The role includes daily transportation in OPARC and personal vehicles, accurate documentation, communication with program staff and management, and compliance with safety, infection-control, and regulatory procedures. The assigned worksite is determined based on program needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with approximately 6- to 7.5-hour shifts that may vary based on program need and a half-hour unpaid lunch.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to learn behavioral support strategies, including non-aversive intervention techniques and behavioral data collection.
Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record while transporting participants.
Two years of driving experience.
Safe, reliable transportation and a vehicle.
Proof of current vehicle insurance.
Pass an annual vehicle safety inspection.
Ability to pass a Department of Justice background check and fingerprint clearance, complete a TB test and pre-employment physical, and provide proof of required immunizations as applicable.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex behavioral support needs, or experience in a behavioral, caregiving, nursing, or human services role.
Ability to work outdoors in conditions that may include allergens, excessive heat or cold, excessive humidity, dampness or chilling, excessive noise, and slippery or uneven walking surfaces, as well as in indoor warehouse-type settings that may lack heating or air conditioning and have concrete flooring.
Complete 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training within 12 months of hire.
CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention (e.g., CPI) certifications, or ability to obtain them upon hire.
Ability to work in indoor and community-based environments.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with one other person.
Ability to assist with physical transfers as needed.
Ability to push a wheelchair with a seated participant up to one mile.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, push, bend, and pull; squatting and repetitive motion may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, such as Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

Implement active programming and respectful interactions with participants.
Encourage participant engagement in activities, adapting participation to individual needs and preferences.
Maintain visual supervision of participants during on-site and off-site activities and ensure their safety and dignity.
Provide support, assistance, and training in program areas according to established program plans and scheduled activities.
Transport approximately 6–8 participants between their residences and the day program daily using an OPARC vehicle.
Transport up to 6 participants and 1 support staff member from the program into the community daily using an OPARC vehicle.
Transport up to 3 participants in a personal vehicle to and from the day program and community activities.
Follow driver-training guidelines, speed limits, participant-safety requirements, and daily vehicle-maintenance procedures.
Perform routine wellness checks, including intake and output tracking, hydration monitoring, and documentation.
Assist with mobility, transfers to and from wheelchairs, toileting, positioning, and adaptive equipment.
Immediately report unusual changes in behavior or health to management staff.
Follow behavioral-intervention protocols and Restricted Health Care plans, as applicable.
Maintain responsibility for participant safety and provide assistance, training, and supervision to participants with behavioral challenges.
Coordinate activities related to Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and report changes to the Assistant Program Manager or designated person.
Implement informal and formal behavioral intervention plans as determined by the ID Team, using non-aversive intervention methods.
Collect and record behavioral data according to intervention plans and report observations and patterns to management and the ID Team.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including seizures, choking, and falls.
Provide feeding, personal care, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and grooming support while preserving participant dignity and independence.
Maintain confidentiality of medical and personal information in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.
Report participant- or staff-related incidents to the Assistant Program Manager or designated coverage person.
Complete required daily documentation, including postural supports, medical conditions, medication administration logs, progress notes, communication books, incident reports, behavioral data, attendance, and other required records.
Communicate regularly with program staff, nurses, and management about participant needs and observations.
Work with Case Managers and Supervisors to facilitate participant goals accurately.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings related to behavior intervention, health, safety, and participant care.
Provide support and guidance to other direct support staff when requested or when a need is observed.
Provide substitute support in other licensed OPARC programs when applicable.
Follow health and safety procedures, including infection-control practices, appropriate PPE use, and cleaning and sanitizing routines.
Monitor program environments for safety hazards and immediately report concerns.
Support participants in indoor and community-based settings, including community outings, job coaching, and volunteer activities.
Use chemicals according to manufacturer-labeled instructions and properly care for OPARC-issued property, tools, and equipment.