Direct Support Professional (Behavior Technician Experience)

DABS, Inc.•Oceanside, CA

26d•$26 - $29

About The Position

At DABS, Inc., a provider of skills training and supported living services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Personal Attendant provides individualized support to adults receiving Supported Living Services. The role focuses on active supervision to support individuals’ health and safety, with occasional hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for individuals with complex needs. The employee also provides incidental behavioral prevention and intervention support, works with increased independence, maintains service quality, and helps ensure a stable living environment. Support is provided in the individual’s home and community. Duties include supervising and occasionally assisting with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and medication administration; accompanying or transporting individuals to appointments; implementing established Behavior Support Plans (BSPs); and applying crisis prevention and intervention techniques during severe episodes. The role also requires observing and reporting changes, completing daily logs and progress notes in accordance with applicable standards, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and maintaining required clearances and certifications. The position may require a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance when transporting individuals. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The stated pay range is $26.00–$29.00 per hour, paid weekly.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Proficiency in implementing Individual Program Plans (IPPs), Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to make discretionary decisions that prioritize individual safety and autonomy.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with families and stakeholders.
Ability to maintain professional ethics, including punctual attendance.
Ability to provide care with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect for personal values.
Ability to communicate clearly and document observations accurately.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of a background check.
Maintain tuberculosis (TB) clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines.
Maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance if the position requires transporting individuals.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs.
Prior training in Safety-Care or crisis intervention, such as CPI or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, person-centered supervision in the individual’s home and community.
Supervise and occasionally provide hands-on assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, and laundry.
Supervise medication administration when needed.
Accompany and/or transport individuals to medical and personal appointments.
Implement established Behavior Support Plans to prevent and de-escalate outbursts or mental health symptoms.
Apply crisis prevention and intervention techniques, such as Safety-Care or CPI, during severe episodes to ensure immediate safety.
Observe and report changes in health, behavior, and/or environments to the supervisor.
Complete daily logs and progress notes in compliance with DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed.