Direct Support Clinical Professional
About The Position
Based in community, vocational, or in-home settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, this role provides assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible. The schedule is AM Shift + Rotating weekends. Responsibilities include providing assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. The role also involves accurately documenting progress and activity, reviewing records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans, and providing clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others. May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments and relay orders and information to and from medical providers. Travel between sites, to individual’s homes, and may accompany them into the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license in good standing
- States may have additional requirements
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
- Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans.
- Provide clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others.
- May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers.
- Travel between sites, to individual’s homes, and may accompany them into the community.
Benefits
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
- Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
