Behavioral Support Specialist - Paid Training

Kittitas Interactive Management • Ellensburg, WA

1d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Behavioral Support Specialist encourages personal growth through goal-based support and provides daily living support to KIM clients in their homes and in the community. The specialist motivates and encourages clients toward their goals in accordance with the Residential Service Guidelines. The role includes supporting clients with emotional and behavioral regulation, personal and program goals, money management, hygiene, medication, transportation, daily activities, meals, and related documentation. Paid training is indicated in the job title.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Intermediate experience supporting living, preferably with developmentally disabled or otherwise disabled adults.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check must be cleared before working alone unsupervised with clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize, and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting living, preferably with developmentally disabled or otherwise disabled adults.

Responsibilities

• Help clients use emotional and behavioral regulation techniques outlined in their individual plans.
• Help clients achieve personal and program goals and evaluate goal completions and denials.
• Assist clients with money management, including petty cash, receipts, checkbooks, and EBTs.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene and personal care as outlined in individual care plans, including brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, and toileting.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity, including nurse-delegated tasks.
• Transport clients to and from activities and appointments, or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Assist clients with cooking and eating daily meals and grocery shopping.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED