Behavioral Direct Support Professional

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Full Time Hourly Canton, CT, US

6 days ago Requisition

Title:
Behavioral Direct Support Professional (BDSP)

Department:
Residential Housing

Reports To:

Manager

Shift: 2nd

Pay Rate: $21.25/hour

The Behavioral Direct Support Professional (BDSP) provides enhanced behavioral support to individuals with complex behavioral needs and serves as a behavioral role model for other Direct Support Professionals. The BDSP demonstrates best practices in behavior support, communication, and de‑escalation strategies while working collaboratively with the BCBA. This role does not include supervisory authority.

• Serve as a model Favarh employee by demonstrating professionalism, appropriate conduct, and high‑quality work.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding participant information.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard‑free environment and follow all program/worksite rules and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with management, coworkers, participants, families, and community partners.
• Respect the human and civil rights of all participants and staff.
• Assist with daily living activities, including hygiene, cooking, dressing, toileting, and housekeeping.
• Instruct and support participants in completing daily/weekly chores.
• Plan, supervise, and document social and community activities; ensure appropriate attire for activities.
• Provide transportation and follow Favarh Van Driver policies and procedures.
• Administer medications in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations (as trained/certified).
• Implement behavior support plans and behavioral programs as directed by the Behaviorist.
• Participate in introductory and ongoing behavioral training.
• Communicate behavioral observations, trends, triggers, and response effectiveness objectively and promptly.
• Seek clarification when behavioral procedures are unclear.
• Collect accurate behavioral data as assigned.
• Demonstrate calm, consistent, trauma‑informed responses to challenging behaviors, including the use of physical restraint only as outlined in individual behavior plans.
• Model appropriate language, tone, and body positioning during behavioral incidents.
• Maintain professionalism and emotional regulation during high‑stress situations.
• Remain on duty until proper supervision is secured for all participants.
• Fulfill Residential Instructor duties across residential sites as needed or assigned.
• Maintain positive public relations and represent the agency professionally.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide constructive suggestions to management to improve program effectiveness.
• Complete and submit program documentation daily via Therap or as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Complete Habilitation Program assignments for each assigned participant.
• Complete annual Life Skills assessments as assigned.
• Assist with writing and revising individual programs and task analyses.
• Obtain teaching materials as needed.
• Assist the Residential Manager with developing and completing the Individual Plan (IP).
• Attend participants’ annual IP meetings in person as assigned.
• Implement and document teaching programs according to task analyses.
• Report any implementation issues or improvement suggestions to the Residential Manager.
• Assist participants with banking, budgeting, and documenting financial transactions.
• Support participants in purchasing personal items and completing related documentation.
• Promote positive community relations by clearly communicating the purpose and needs of Residential Programs and Favarh.
• Ensure ADA compliance.

• Eligible for Medication Administration Certification.
• Must obtain PMT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete all required Residential Training within 10/30 days of hire.
• Physically able to implement restraint procedures and administer CPR safely.
• Possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and be eligible for a Public…