Behavioral Support Staff for Disabled Adults
About The Position
Strategies to Empower People is seeking full-time Behavioral Support Staff (Enhanced Direct Support Professional) to provide direct in-home and community support for adults with Developmental Disabilities who require a high level of behavioral and/or medical supports. This role involves working one-on-one with an adult who has an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability and experiences consistent, high behavioral challenges or medical challenges. The clients live in their own homes, not in group homes or locked facilities. The Behavioral Support Staff's primary responsibility is to provide direction and hands-on support with all client needs, ensuring clients actively participate in their own care and daily activities such as eating, cleaning, bathing, and toileting, rather than acting as a butler. This role includes assisting with assessment and behavioral intervention, with specific client training provided on top of general intervention training (Pro-Act). The work is performed in the client's home and community, with a focus on enabling clients to engage with their community despite behavioral challenges.
Requirements
- At least six months of verifiable experience working with people who have regular behavioral and/or medical challenges.
- Must drive, requiring a valid California Driver License.
- Current auto insurance.
- Clean and reliable vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct in-home and community support for adults with Developmental Disabilities.
- Offer a high level of behavioral and/or medical support.
- Work one-on-one with clients who have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and experience consistent, high behavioral or medical challenges.
- Provide direction and hands-on support with all client needs.
- Ensure clients actively participate in their own care and daily activities (eating, cleaning, bathing, toileting).
- Assist with assessment and behavioral intervention for the client.
- Facilitate client engagement with their community.
- Adapt to client needs and environments with flexibility and creativity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation accrual
- Matching 401k plan
- Mileage reimbursement (72.5 cents per mile)
- Employee Assistant Program
- Sick time accrual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
