Intensive Support and Stabilization Direct Care Professional - Residential Services (Anaconda, MT)

Aware Inc.•Anaconda, MT

8d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a Direct Care Professional for Residential Services in Anaconda, Montana. The role supports people with disabilities and mental health needs as they pursue the lives they choose. Daily work can include helping with morning routines, preparing meals, providing personal care, driving to appointments or jobs, responding to difficult moments, and documenting the day for colleagues on the next shift. The role calls for patient, dependable support and follows AWARE Inc.’s Unconditional Care Philosophy. Responsibilities include crisis intervention and stabilization; daily living assistance; behavioral coaching and skill building; safety monitoring; case coordination with treatment teams, families, and schools; transportation; confidential documentation; and advocacy for individual rights. The Direct Care Professional implements and follows Individual Treatment Plans, Behavior Management Plans, Independent Living Plans, and Personal Support Plans. The organization staffs around the clock, with days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and weekend-only schedules available. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, with $33.04 per hour stated for weekend overnight shifts; night and weekend differentials stack on top of the base rate. Annual anniversary raises are 5% after the first year and another 5% after the second year. Applicants with four years of comparable experience start at $29.24 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Pass a background check.
Be dependable and able to show up for scheduled shifts.
Be patient with people during difficult moments.
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, including 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.
Advocate for individuals’ 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.