Direct Support Professional (Behavior Technician Experience)

DABS•Vista, CA

About The Position

DABS, Inc. provides skills training and supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides individualized support to adults receiving Supported Living Services, with a primary focus on active supervision to help ensure their health and safety. The role includes occasional hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living for individuals with complex needs, incidental behavioral prevention and intervention support, and working with increased independence to maintain service quality and a stable living environment. The position involves supporting individuals in their homes and communities, assisting with personal care and household tasks, supervising medication administration when needed, and accompanying or transporting individuals to appointments. The Direct Support Professional implements established behavior plans and crisis prevention techniques, reports changes in health or behavior, maintains daily documentation, and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as needed. The job requires empathy, cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, clear communication, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Proficiency in implementing Individual Program Plans (IPP), Individual Service Plans (ISP), 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 high standards of 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.
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines, maintained throughout employment.
Valid CPR/First Aid certification, maintained throughout employment.
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 support 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 the environment 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.