Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job description

Renew Residential Services is looking for caring and enthusiastic Behavioral Health Technician to join our fabulous team. If you are looking for a rewarding career that enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, apply today!

Renew Residential Services assists individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities. Assistance is provided with all aspects of daily living skills and varies depending on the needs of each individual served.

Overview: Behavioral Health Technician's provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Description – Behavioral Health Technician

• Assisting in behavioral and personal care services to a specific learner that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills.
• Assist with activities of daily living as outlined in the client’s Behavior Support Plan or Individual Support Plan.
• Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.
• Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arm’s length/line of sight/awake and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.
• Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community.
• Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the Behavior Therapist and/or direct supervisor of the team.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each client’s outcomes and goals.
• Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team, ensure proper completion of time sheets, therapist checklists, and communication logs as outlined per client team.
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle each shift as deemed appropriate to the BSP/ISP goals.
• General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.

Experience working with developmental disabilities is not required, however, DSP applicants must:

Have a caring, positive attitude

Clean BCI Background check (no felonies)

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License

Job Type: Full-time

Openings:

• Day Shift
• Overnight Shift
• Full time and PRN positions available

Pay: $14.00- $16.00 per hour

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16