Direct Support Professionals 2

Direct Support Professional

The Behavior Interventionist plays a critical role in implementing behavioral health treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Through strategic programs and initiatives, this position will assist families seeking support with Autism and other related developmental disabilities by providing behavioral health treatment in-home, at a support center or in a community. This position is responsible for making meaningful change in the Client and families' life.

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.

Competitive compensation $19.00 - $20.50/hourly. An additional incentive of $0.50 up to $1.50 per hour can be applied for applicable case support. Part-Time Hours: Monday-Sunday 11am-8pm. Cities Targeting- Santa Maria and Lompoc! 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. Career development and advancement opportunities. Flexible scheduling. 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!

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 afterschool 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.

High School Diploma or GED (minimum). Reliable Transportation. Successfully complete LiveScan 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.

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 achieve desired goals. Ability to connect with clients and families by adapting to their specific needs. Be comfortable working in clients' homes. Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient's natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)