Direct Support Professional-Full-Time and Part-Time + Premium Pay!
About The Position
Behavioral Health Allies- Grow, Learn , Live BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide care and support to our clients and their families. You will assist Adolescent and Young Adults with severe behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities with life activities, to include transporting them to appointments, administering medications as needed, cooking for or assisting them with cooking, administering activities both at home and in the community, as well as promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals. (www.behavioralhealth.org)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
- Valid Driver's License
- 6 Months of work experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities
Nice To Haves
- Prefer work with Adolescent and young adults in a behavioral health setting
- Bachelor Degree, welcome but not required (applicable areas are: Psychology, Social Services, Special Education, or related fields)
- CNA experience is not required but we love the experience you bring
Responsibilities
- Assist and/or facilitates the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the participants’ preference, needs and interests. Implementation of Behavioral Support Plan and Individualized Programming as instructed by clinical staff.
- Assist in and/or administer Crisis Management and redirection.
- Ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for the individuals being served.
- Assist individuals when practicing skills to develop more acquired proficiency in independence. This includes support of all activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene practices, cleaning, cooking, medication management (L1MA certified staff), budgeting, etc.)
- Support community visits with individuals being served.
- Maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data as instructed.
- Transport and support community errands, visits and medical appointments with individuals served.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Referral bonus
- OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Acct
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 401K
- $100 Health and Wellness spending per month after 90 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
