Temporary Residential Behavior Support Professional- GH 23

ALTERNATIVES INC•Rougemont, NC

2d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a full-time Residential Behavior Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps clients pursue personal goals, exercise choice, build independence, and participate in meaningful activities while living with dignity and respect. The position serves as shift supervisor when the Manager and Assistant Manager are unavailable and works with program staff, clients, the Program Manager, Behavior Specialists, BCBA, and Interdisciplinary Team to implement support and behavior plans. Duties include supporting daily living, maintaining safe and orderly homes, arranging appointments and transportation, assisting with fiscal management, documenting services and events, and contributing to assessments and service planning. The opportunity is at GH 23 in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The listed schedule is a split-shift alternative: Sunday off; Monday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Tuesday off; Wednesday and Thursday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Friday 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. The listed wage is $27 per hour, with a $4 weekend shift differential. The employer describes paid training, mileage reimbursement, annual raises, recognition and appreciation events, and eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program, in addition to benefits for eligible employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in ABA or a related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education.
At least one year of experience completing Functional Behavior Assessments.
At least one year of experience writing and implementing Behavior Support Plans.
At least one year of experience providing ongoing monitoring to people expected to implement Behavior Support Plan strategies.
At least one year of experience training caregivers in Behavior Support Plans.
Ability to interpret functional behavioral assessments or analyses for individuals with emotional and behavioral disturbances and/or developmental challenges.
Ability to implement interventions and strategies to decrease problem behavior and teach adaptive and functional communication skills.
Ability to collect extensive, appropriate data and share findings with the behavior support team as needed.
Ability to collaborate with behavior technician staff in homes and other community settings to train and implement behavior or treatment plans using ABA and Positive Behavioral Supports techniques.
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to transport clients.
Ability to pass criminal and registry background checks and a drug screen.
Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Ability to pass and maintain required training, including CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training.

Responsibilities

Serve as shift supervisor in place of the Manager and Assistant Manager.
Support program staff and clients in developing and implementing support plans, pursuing personal goals, choosing activities, having a meaningful day, and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
Help clients maintain clean, safe, and orderly homes by following safety and infection-control procedures and educating clients about home maintenance.
Assist with scheduling client appointments.
Transport clients in accordance with Alternatives, Inc. driving policies and standards.
Assist clients with fiscal management, including safeguarding funds, reconciling accounts, and supporting spending choices.
Evaluate each individual's skills and needs and make recommendations to the Program Manager.
Assist the Program Manager and Interdisciplinary Team with planning and implementing client service plans.
Help gather information for personal outcome measures and other assessments.
Supervise and assist clients with apartment or home upkeep, meal preparation, hygiene, and other activities as needed.
Implement individualized client training programs.
Assist with planning and implementing behavior plans alongside Behavior Specialists, the BCBA, the Program Manager, and the Interdisciplinary Team when applicable.
Report and document routine and unusual events, including daily logs, accident reports, and outcome data sheets, clearly and legibly.
Maintain the security of client residences, programs, staff offices, agency property, and vehicle keys.
Complete and maintain records in accordance with agency policy and Program Manager assignments.
Remain available to be contacted in emergency situations.
Assist with training clients in necessary areas.
Help the Program Manager maintain contact with outside agencies serving individuals.
Participate as a team member in planning, implementing, and evaluating program services.
Attend program and general staff meetings.