Direct Support Professional-(PRN)

Description

BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (PRN) to provide care and support to our clients and their families. You will assist Adolescent and Young Adults with severe behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities with life activities, to include transporting them to appointments, administering medications as needed, cooking for or assisting them with cooking, administering activities both at home and in the community, as well as promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals.

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Hourly Pay Range

• Starts at $21 - (Pay may increase based on education and relevant experience-Behavioral Health preferred)
• Earn more with your Bachelor's Degree
• Premium Pay during the weekends (1.5x base rate)

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
• Valid Driver's License-Must Obtain a Class E Driver's License during training.
• 6 Months of work experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities
• Prefer work with Adolescent and young adults in a behavioral health setting
• Must work 4-5 shifts in a 30 day period.
• Bachelor Degree, welcome but not required (applicable areas are: Psychology, Social Services, Special Education, or related fields)
• CNA experience is not required but we love the experience you bring

Responsibilities

1. Assist and/or facilitates the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the participants’ preference, needs and interests. Implementation of Behavioral Support Plan and Individualized Programming as instructed by clinical staff.
2. Assist in and/or administer Crisis Management and redirection.
3. Ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for the individuals being served.
4. Assist individuals when practicing skills to develop more acquired proficiency in independence. This includes support of all activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene practices, cleaning, cooking, medication management (L1MA certified staff), budgeting, etc.)
5. Support community visits with individuals being served.
6. Maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data as instructed.
7. Transport and support community errands, visits and medical appointments with individuals served.

( This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Task may be assigned as needed throughout the duration of employment.)

About Bha

BHA is a comprehensive behavior analytic service provider committed to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis ABA) and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports into the services we provide. Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training. We service individuals with a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood. We work with the client and family in diverse settings - homes, school districts, residential homes, mental health facilities - and in partnership with many service providers and members of our client’s advocate team.