Direct Support Professional

At 360 Behavioral Health
- Support Services, we take pride in our long-standing commitment to providing exceptional care for individuals impacted by autism and other developmental delays. With over three decades of expertise, we are one of the original and most established Respite Care Providers. Today, 360 Behavioral Health
- Support Services is one of the top ABA, enhanced personal assistance and respite providers in the United States. The commitment, dedication, and approach to care that guided our founders when they opened their doors continues to guide all we do today. Our devotion to their philosophy landed us on the list for “The 5 Best ABA Therapy Providers for 2023”, and to us being labeled as a certified “Best Place To Work”!

What would this role do?

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will assist families seeking support with autism and other related developmental disabilities by providing care in-home, at a support center or in the community. Your goal will be to provide assistance and compassionate care to individuals whose behaviors can range from mild to severe.

What we offer (We like to get right to it!)

• Competitive compensation (we value transparency) $19.00-$20.50/hour
• An additional incentive of $0.50 up to $1.50 per hour can be applied for applicable case support
• $300.00 Hiring Bonus for part-time employees offered when 150 clinical hours are worked within 6-months
• $600.00 Hiring Bonus for part-time employees offered when 300 clinical hours are worked within 6-months
• Shift s available Monday-Friday between the hours of 2pm-8:00pm.
• Shifts available Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10:00am-4:00pm
• Cities Targeting
  - Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, and Morro Bay.
• We aim to match you with clients near your home and we offer mileage reimbursement if your client is over 20 miles away.
• Student loan repayment assistance for eligible roles
• Bonus program(s) for eligible roles
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Great and fun company culture
• Expansive Health, Vision, and Dental plans for our full-time partners
• 401(K) retirement savings program
• Mileage and phone reimbursement for eligible roles
• And so much more!

Role Responsibilities (Here’s what it takes)

• Direct Support Professional staff provide assistance and supervise consumers in activities of daily living,including but not limited to bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Responsible for adhering to and documenting an individual's program as directed by the Program Coordinator, or Department Manager. Such as program design/behavioral support and/or intervention plans.
• Be able to fulfill any number of roles to fit the unique programming needs of each individual client while supporting at different stages of the client's life including but not limited to: at an after school program, at a college/university, at his or her part time job, and at a Day Program or Group Home setting.
• Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by their supervisor.
• Communicate information and/or issues that arise in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
• Attend and complete all initial and on-going training requirements.
• Meet punctuality and attendance standards as outlined by the organization.
• Document consumers' progress and communicate findings to program coordinator.
• Prepare and submit behavioral and incident reports as necessary.
• Be prepared to adequately manage and de-escalate behavioral outbursts including but not limited to physical and verbal aggression, property destruction, elopement, self-injurious behaviors, and self-stimulatory behaviors.

Must Haves (Yes, we have needs!)

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum)
• Reliable Transportation
• Successfully complete Live Scan background check, employment verification and TB screening
• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting consumers.
• Be able to run, bend, sit and stand for periods at a time.

Nice to haves (Very demure, very mindful)

• Empathy and compassion towards the families we support.
• Maintains professional demeanor, boundaries, and composure.
• Demonstrates effective communication and shows ability to implement existing behavioral plans.
• Implement outlined plans to…