Direct Care Staff / Behavior Tech (On Call) - Cypress House CCH 348

Telecare • Oakley, CA

67d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Administrator provide support and training to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs. The Direct Care Staff shall work under the general direction of the Program Administrator.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or G.E.D.
• Six months of experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs.
• Complete the required training for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of initial employment and obtain RBT certification within twelve (12) months of initial employment and maintain credential through employment.
• Within one year of employment, all direct care staff shall complete both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP) competency-based training course including the competency tests or pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both training segments.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If the position requires driving, a valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) principles and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavior support plan.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with the individual support team and partnering agencies.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
• Assist and encourage the person served in developing self-reliance in activities including but not limited to, maintenance of well-groomed appearance, maintenance of beds, clothing and living areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain daily logs and data reports.
• Provide physical care, training, supervision, and recreation of persons served as prescribed in the Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Behavior Support Plan (IBSP) and provided for in the Program Design.
• Act as an appropriate role model for persons served by dressing and behaving in a socially appropriate manner.
• Prepare meals and snacks as indicated on weekly menus while involving persons served in meal preparation tasks to the extent that persons served choose to participate.
• Drive persons served to medical and dental appointments, and any outside activities, as assigned by the Program Administrator or program designee.
• Assist persons served to take self-administered, prescribed medications.
• Participate in monthly supervision meeting with qualified supervisor.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality of HIPAA compliance and regulations regarding client information and records.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift).
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships.
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees