Behavioral Direct Care Worker

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking Behavioral Direct Care Workers who are committed to building meaningful and encouraging relationships. As a Behavioral Direct Care Worker, you will help provide individuals in the Evaluation and Stabilization Unit (ESU) with the tools and guidance needed to improve their skills and reach their goals. The Behavioral Direct Care Worker provides direct care services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who may exhibit challenging and extreme behaviors. This is to be accomplished by the provision of an environment consistent with individuals' needs in daily living, active treatment, and implementation of habilitative and behavioral programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the health and safety of the individuals, adhere to rules and regulations, as well as communicate with appropriate nursing and DSW supervisors regarding individual’s health concerns.
• Act as an advocate for the individuals and demonstrate respect and positive regard for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide supports to individuals on behavioral unit who exhibit challenging and extreme behaviors.
• Complete daily reports and collect information necessary to document incidents that occur during the shift.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and/or limited mobility (such as lifting, transporting).
• Working knowledge of Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS).
• Ability to successfully complete trainings (such as PBS, CPR, FA, MAP, PABC). Current Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) certification is a plus!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Overnight shift
• Night shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person