Intensive Support and Stabilization Direct Care Professional - Residential Services (Anaconda, MT)
About The Position
AWARE is hiring an Intensive Support and Stabilization Direct Care Professional for residential services in Anaconda, Montana. The role supports people with disabilities and mental health needs in living the lives they choose. Daily work may include helping with morning routines, preparing meals, driving to appointments or jobs, supporting people through difficult moments, and documenting the day for the next shift. The position involves crisis intervention and stabilization, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral coaching and skill building, monitoring and safety, case coordination, transportation, documentation, and advocacy. The employee implements and follows Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans, and adheres to AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional Care Philosophy. The organization staffs around the clock, with days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and weekend-only positions available. Pay starts at $25.00 per hour, with $33.04 per hour for weekend overnight shifts; night and weekend pay stack on top of the base rate. Employees receive a 5% raise after their first anniversary and another 5% after their second. Four years of comparable experience qualifies for a starting rate of $29.24 per hour.
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.
- Be reliable and report for scheduled shifts.
- Be patient with people on their worst day.
- Be able to implement Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans as written.
- Be competent in supporting activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility, and medication monitoring per agency policy.
- Be skilled in teaching and reinforcing coping skills, social skills, and independent living skills.
- Be able 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, improve 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.
- Ensure individual rights are respected 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
- Annual raises of 5% after the first year and another 5% after the second year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
