Enhanced Day Weekend Support Staff Professional
About The Position
This is a 2:1 Enhanced Services position for a compassionate, energetic, and professional Support Staff Professional (SSP) to join an experienced team supporting an incredible 21-year-old young man in his home and community. The role involves being actively involved, building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping the individual experience a full and meaningful life. The young man enjoys sensory activities, community outings, learning new things, and being around positive people. He communicates via an iPad and basic sign language, and thrives with attentive, creative, and encouraging staff. The position offers the opportunity to help him communicate, learn, make choices, enjoy his community, and experience success daily. The role is supported by a welcoming, appreciative family and experienced Behavioral Support Professionals who provide guidance and assist in implementing his behavioral support plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Gerontology, or a related field OR NADD Certification with relevant hands-on experience
- Reliable transportation
- Non-smoker
- Comfortable working in a home with pets
- Physically able to assist with transfers and mobility support
- Ability to pass required background checks
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Autism or intellectual/developmental disability experience
- Positive Behavioral Support experience
- Experience implementing a behavioral support plan
- CNA certification or comparable hands-on experience
- Personal care and mobility experience
- Experience working as part of a collaborative support team
Responsibilities
- Providing personal care, including bathing, hygiene, and feeding-tube support
- Assisting with transfers, mobility, positioning, and physical support
- Supporting communication through his iPad and basic sign language
- Participating in community outings and activities
- Creating opportunities for engagement, learning, and independence
- Assisting with hydration, meals, and light household tasks
- Administering medications after appropriate training
- Following behavioral and health-related protocols
- Implementing strategies outlined in the behavioral support plan
- Working closely with family members, behavioral professionals, and other team members
- Remaining attentive and actively engaged throughout the entire shift
Benefits
- $37.00 per hour
- Consistent weekend schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Extensive training and ongoing support
- Guidance from experienced behavioral professionals
- A supportive and appreciative family
- A collaborative, experienced team
- The opportunity to use your professional skills in a meaningful way
- The chance to build a genuine relationship with an amazing young man
- Work where you can actually see the difference you make
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
