Behavioral Direct Support Professional / Mental Health Technician
About The Position
Are you someone with a heart of gold and a passion for making a meaningful difference in others' lives? We're on the lookout for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team! As a Behavioral Direct Support Professional / caregiver , you'll offer support, guidance, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. Your aim? Empowering them to live independently with dignity and respect. You will have the ability to enhance the quality of life for individuals with complex mental health and behavioral support needs.
Requirements
- Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
- Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
Responsibilities
- Handle with Care Training - this will ensure your safety and success supporting individuals using a team-based approach that best meet their complex care needs.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
- Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
- Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
- Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
- Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
- Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for FT employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
