Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Technician

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Pay Rates: Two rates – $22.30-$27.18/hour and $28.54/hour when working Behavioral Technician Hours.
Sign‑on Bonus: $750 ( $250 on first paycheck after orientation, $500 after 6 months probation ).

Support individuals with "extreme" behavioral challenges to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and medical care. Behave professionally and abide by agency and state policies and procedures at all times.

Must be willing to work with all program participants.

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
• Willing to submit to for‑cause drug testing
• Organized, efficient, responsible, and willing to teach
• Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping chores detailed in this document
• Able to work with diverse client populations in varied settings
• Treats all clients with respect and relates in a warm, caring manner
• At least 6 months' experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities
• RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced training and fluency in RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills. Additional suggested courses include:
  Navigating Challenging Behaviors, Advanced Positive Behavior Support, Incident Reporting, Mandatory Reporting, and Peer Coaching
• Available for weekly team meetings to practice RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills
• Able to consistently work with challenging customers and to assess and manage challenging/crisis situations
• Positive attitude while working with difficult populations in order to be a role model to their peers
• Able to work independently and in a group
• Willing to take direction in developing behavior management and crisis resolution skills
• Able to meet additional requirements listed in the full job description.

• Make a positive difference
• Work close to home
• Flexible scheduling
  
  Paid training
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive employee and benefit packages
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunities to work with diverse populations
• Great experience for future career paths