Day Support Professional (Direct Care) - Behavioral
40 hours - ScheduleMon- Fri 8a-4pBAMSI.
Essential employees doing exceptional work.
Day Support Professionals provide services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Each person served has an individually designed service plan that outlines his or her supports, needs and personal goals.
The plan is structured to encourage independence, enhance social activity, and improve the quality of individuals lives.
All services are grounded in a person-centered philosophy in which each individual is engaged as a partner to define needs and identify desired supports.
Must possess a high school diploma, minimum of one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities and a valid driver's license in state of residence.
Due to the behavioral nature of this program, prior experience implementing behavior plans and experience de-escalating and performing physical restraints strongly preferred.
TB and Physical Exam required prior to employment.
BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs.
We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best.
We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees lives.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Generous Time Off PackageHighly Specialized Paid TrainingsHealth and Dental InsuranceLife, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance403B plan with discretionary matchWellness ActivitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Development Opportunities Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.
This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
(AFSME)
Essential Functions:
To provide supports in day programs and in the community that enable individuals served with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries to develop and maintain skills that foster personal growth and independence.
Responsibilities:
Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to:
toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.
Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, which include but are not limited to:
cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, shopping, money management, safety and self- preservation.
Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
Ensure individuals nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet.
Assist with feeding as necessary.
Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections/equipment as prescribed.
Clean equipment as directed.
Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, letter boards, etc.
taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs.
Assist individuals with planning and implementing community based activities and group activities within the day program and local community.
Facilitate group activities designed to support the achievement of individual served goals and objectives.
Create opportunities to teach and support financial and safety skills.
Encourage skillbuilding to promote increased independence.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs)/Day Habilitation Support Plans including implementation of behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.
Assist individuals with maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of indoor and outdoor areas.
Transport individuals served to and from day program and other activities as required.
Using approved techniques and only as necessary, restrain individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
Record data by the conclusion of each shift.
Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to:
communication notebooks, ISP/DHSP data, and behavior trackingAt least 3 months experience implementing behavioral support plans and emergency physical interventions.
High school diploma or equivalency, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
A minimum one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities required.
Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system and receive and send email required.
A valid driver's license in state of residence; at least two years driving experience and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to comprehend materials related to, ISPs/DHSPs, PBS, ADL programs and individual therapeutic programs.
Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately in order to keep documentation up to date and understandable.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and funding source personnel.
Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50/60 pounds depending upon program.
Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Essential employees doing exceptional work.
Day Support Professionals provide services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Each person served has an individually designed service plan that outlines his or her supports, needs and personal goals.
The plan is structured to encourage independence, enhance social activity, and improve the quality of individuals lives.
All services are grounded in a person-centered philosophy in which each individual is engaged as a partner to define needs and identify desired supports.
Must possess a high school diploma, minimum of one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities and a valid driver's license in state of residence.
Due to the behavioral nature of this program, prior experience implementing behavior plans and experience de-escalating and performing physical restraints strongly preferred.
TB and Physical Exam required prior to employment.
BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs.
We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best.
We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees lives.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Generous Time Off PackageHighly Specialized Paid TrainingsHealth and Dental InsuranceLife, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance403B plan with discretionary matchWellness ActivitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Development Opportunities Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.
This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
(AFSME)
Essential Functions:
To provide supports in day programs and in the community that enable individuals served with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries to develop and maintain skills that foster personal growth and independence.
Responsibilities:
Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to:
toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.
Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, which include but are not limited to:
cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, shopping, money management, safety and self- preservation.
Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
Ensure individuals nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet.
Assist with feeding as necessary.
Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections/equipment as prescribed.
Clean equipment as directed.
Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, letter boards, etc.
taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs.
Assist individuals with planning and implementing community based activities and group activities within the day program and local community.
Facilitate group activities designed to support the achievement of individual served goals and objectives.
Create opportunities to teach and support financial and safety skills.
Encourage skillbuilding to promote increased independence.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs)/Day Habilitation Support Plans including implementation of behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.
Assist individuals with maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of indoor and outdoor areas.
Transport individuals served to and from day program and other activities as required.
Using approved techniques and only as necessary, restrain individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
Record data by the conclusion of each shift.
Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to:
communication notebooks, ISP/DHSP data, and behavior trackingAt least 3 months experience implementing behavioral support plans and emergency physical interventions.
High school diploma or equivalency, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
A minimum one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities required.
Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system and receive and send email required.
A valid driver's license in state of residence; at least two years driving experience and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to comprehend materials related to, ISPs/DHSPs, PBS, ADL programs and individual therapeutic programs.
Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately in order to keep documentation up to date and understandable.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and funding source personnel.
Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50/60 pounds depending upon program.
Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities.
Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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