Direct Support Professional (Behavior Technician Experience)

DABS, Inc.•San Marcos, CA

8d•$26 - $29

About The Position

At DABS, Inc., Direct Support Professionals provide individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities who receive Supported Living Services. The role centers on active, person-centered supervision in the individual's home and community to help ensure health and safety, with occasional hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for individuals with complex needs. The DSP provides incidental behavioral prevention and intervention support, works with increased independence, maintains service quality, and helps ensure a stable living environment. The position also involves implementing established Behavior Support Plans, using crisis prevention and intervention techniques when needed, observing and reporting changes, and completing daily documentation in compliance with applicable DDS, Regional Center, and agency standards. The role may include accompanying or transporting individuals to appointments and participating in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities as needed. DABS, Inc. offers full-time and part-time positions. The anticipated pay range is $26.00–$29.00 per hour, paid weekly. The company states that it provides healthcare benefits, paid sick leave, mileage and cell reimbursement, and opportunities for training, development, and promotion from within.

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 the 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.
Maintain tuberculosis (TB) clearance in accordance with California public health guidelines.
Maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
If transporting individuals is required, have a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to stand, walk, and assist individuals with mobility as needed.
Ability to lift up to 25–40 pounds if required.
Ability to travel within the community.

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 activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, and laundry.
Supervise medication administration when needed.
Accompany and/or transport the individual 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 individual's 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.