Direct Service Provider (Dsp)

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Position: Direct Service Provider

The Direct Service staff provides support and care for client’s in a 24 hour, 7 days a week program. Direct service staff work with clients to reach their optimal level of independence and participation in home and community life, and implements supports that are evidence-based to teach skills required in the home and community environment (ex: modeling, prompting, shaping, natural environment teaching, visual supports, and task analysis). Direct Service staff support the client promoting their full participation in their community, encouraging an active role in socialization, continuing to build skills that promote a consumer’s social network and positive interaction within their community.

Primary Responsibilities
-Work one-to-one with clients in a variety of settings.
-Assist clients in skill development and behavior support in a variety of settings.
-Implement the client's Individual Program Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan.
-Collaborate with team in staff meetings and consultations with a Senior Behavior Analyst.
-Implement program procedures and data collection established by the Senior Behavior Analyst.

Skills and Knowledge
-Ability to motivate clients to engage in activities, and social opportunities in their community.

-Ability to implement the client's motivational plan in a variety of settings.

-Ability to positively connect with family members, employers, and community agencies.

-RBT Certification a bonus

About the Position

*Part-time schedule, 20-30 hours per week preferred. Flexible advanced scheduling! Crisis Intervention and job training provided.

*Pay: commensurate with experience; sick leave benefits, cell phone and mileage reimbursement.

*Live Scan and TB clearance required.

*Clean Driving Record and valid driver's license required.

*Training provided for RBT certification

This position involves the following physical capabilities:

• Lift/support/push/pull up to 50 pounds of weight (e.g., move table/training materials
• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (sitting, standing) for extended periods of time (up to and including the majority of session)
• Willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with clients with challenging behaviors
• Have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person