About The Position
AWARE is hiring an Intensive Support and Stabilization Direct Care Professional for residential services in Butte, Montana. The role supports people with disabilities and mental health needs in living the life they choose. Daily support may include helping with morning routines and personal care, preparing meals, traveling to appointments or work, supporting people through difficult moments, and documenting the day for the next shift. The work can be challenging and requires patience and a commitment to providing care without conditions attached. The position includes crisis intervention and stabilization, daily living support, behavioral coaching and skill building, monitoring and safety, case coordination, transportation, documentation, reporting, and advocacy. Direct Care Professionals implement and follow Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans, and adhere to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional Care Philosophy. The position offers a starting rate of $25.00 per hour, with weekend overnight shifts paying $33.04 per hour. Night and weekend pay is added to the base rate. Employees receive a 5% raise on each of their first two anniversaries. Four years of comparable experience qualifies for a starting rate of $29.24 per hour. Schedules include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and weekend-only positions.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Reliably report for scheduled shifts.
- Demonstrate patience with people during difficult moments.
- Ability to implement Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans as written.
- Competence supporting activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility, and medication monitoring according to agency policy.
- Skill in teaching and reinforcing coping skills, social skills, and independent living skills.
- Capacity to follow and reinforce structured behavioral interventions and reinforcement systems.
Responsibilities
- Implement behavior management, safety planning, and de-escalation strategies during critical, high-stress, or emergency situations.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, feeding, and medication management or monitoring.
- Teach coping skills and social skills, and foster independence.
- Maintain a safe environment, which may include 24/7 monitoring in residential treatment centers or group homes.
- Coordinate care and transition plans with treatment teams, families, and schools.
- Accompany individuals to appointments and community activities.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records of daily activities, behavioral changes, and incidents.
- Respect individual rights and promote self-advocacy.
- Implement and follow Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans.
- Adhere to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional Care Philosophy.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition advancement
- Professional development
- 5% raise after the first year and another 5% after the second year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
