Behavioral Aid DSP

Job Details:

Job Location:

Adult Day Center - Albany, GA 31705, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, THE ARC OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

The Behavioral Aid Direct Support Professional (Behavioral Aid DSP) is responsible for providing direct care, supervision, and behavioral support to individuals served with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may also exhibit challenging behaviors. This position provides daily living assistance while implementing individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), promoting positive behavioral outcomes, ensuring health and safety, and helping individuals achieve the highest level of independence possible.

Non-Exempt Position

• Acts as a positive role model and communicates effectively.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Accommodates shift changes to meet required individual served/staff ratios.
• Assists individuals served in making meaningful community connections to encourage inclusion and participation.
• Manages crises and responds appropriately to emergency medical situations.
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living including medication self-administration assistance, hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, nutritional oversight, housekeeping, transportation, supervision during medical appointments, and community outings.
• Implements Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals and objectives.
• Implements individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) consistently and documents behavioral data accurately.
• Maintains behavior tracking logs and records all behavioral interventions according to agency policy.
• Utilizes positive behavior support techniques and least restrictive interventions approved within each individual's Behavior Support Plan.
• Recognizes behavioral triggers and implements proactive interventions to prevent behavioral escalation.
• Uses approved verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies during behavioral incidents.
• Assists individuals in developing coping skills, communication skills, emotional regulation, social skills, and independent living skills.
• Maintains a calm, professional demeanor during behavioral crises while ensuring the safety of individuals served, coworkers, and the public.
• Reports behavioral incidents immediately to supervisors and completes required incident reports before the end of the shift.
• Collaborates with Case Managers, Behavioral Specialists, Nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding behavioral progress and concerns.
• Participates in behavioral team meetings, ISP meetings, and behavioral review meetings.
• Documents progress notes, ISP data, and behavioral observations completely and accurately on the day services occur.
• Meets regularly with the Case Manager regarding individual progress.
• Performs household cleaning, sanitation, environmental checks, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and general household management duties.
• Operates agency and state-owned vehicles safely while transporting individuals served to appointments, employment, recreational activities, and community events.
• Completes Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports before transporting individuals.
• Reports vehicle maintenance concerns immediately according to agency policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all protected health information and agency records in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Maintains all required certifications and mandatory training.
• Completes all required reports accurately and on time.
• Submits required documentation to supervisors weekly or as directed.
• Attends all required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service…