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About The Position

Requirements

• 6+ months relevant hands-on support experience preferred
• Must be 21 years or older
• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
• Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
• Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral and emergency situations
• Basic computer skills and able to learn electronic documentation systems
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members
• Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Already working as a Direct Support Professional, RBT, Behavior Technician, Paraprofessional, Job Coach, Respite Provider, Caregiver, or other human services professional
• Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, personal care needs, or similar support needs
• Experience as a: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Respite Provider, Community Support Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, or similar human services professional
• Experience from a Day Program, group home, residential setting, school, behavioral program, respite services, employment services, or community-based program
• Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral support, life-skills training, personal care, nonverbal communication, or community-based services
• Patient without being passive
• Positive, encouraging, and dependable
• Comfortable taking initiative
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• Willing to give and receive feedback
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Creative enough to make activities engaging
• Able to build genuine relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Committed to choice, dignity, respect, and greater independence for the people you support

Responsibilities

• Lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life-skills activities
• Teach and reinforce skills that build greater independence
• Support community outings and volunteer activities
• Provide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility support
• Provide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniques
• Support individuals with different communication needs, including nonverbal communication
• Follow individualized support and behavior plans
• Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
• Complete accurate electronic documentation
• Prepare, clean, and reset program areas
• Work closely with your team to maintain a safe, positive, and consistent environment

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - early pay access
• PAID training and orientation