What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enhanced Behavioral Support Professional-FT (Enfield, Connecticut) position at Allied Community Services, Inc.?
Enhanced Behavioral Support Professional
Provide enhanced direct care support and services to a day program participant who receives one-to-one support due to behavioral and medical needs. Assist the individual in becoming a full community member while developing and maintaining the social skills necessary to foster natural relationships. A strong emphasis is placed on following the positive behavioral support plan written by the BCBA. The one-to-one participant requires additional medical support.
Job Duties-
Supervision, Training, and Treatment of Persons with Disabilities.
- Responsible for direct supervision, care, and guidance of the assigned one-to-one program participant with complex behavioral and medical challenges.
- Applies ethical and best practices relating to program participant rights and Agency policy regarding abuse prevention and liability issues in daily practices.
- Implements agency safety program, practices, and procedures.
- Utilizes agency protocols in urgent and emergency situations (medical, behavioral, environmental).
- Follows program recommendations provided by IDT professionals (psychological, OT, speech, medical professionals, behaviorists, and physical therapy) as prescribed.
- Follows the positive behavioral support plan developed by BCBA.
- Uses common sense and sound decision-making in providing services to individuals with disabilities.
- Ensures the health and safety of program participants utilizing best practices.
- Communicate regularly with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and the director. Follows chain of command in daily procedures/processes/events.
- Provides transportation services to the participant as required.
- Provides hands-on instruction to the participant for ADLs and personal care.
- Plans and carries out community experiences to address program participants’ needs, personal preferences, and social integration.
- Participate in meetings related to participants’ service implementation.
- Create daily reports that accurately describe participant interaction, behavior, and progress toward achieving set goals.
- Must be Medication Administration Certified in CT per CT-DDS regulations. Administration of medication as prescribed.
Benefits-
- Generous Vacation (13 days), Sick (12 days) and Holidays (10 per year)
- Affordable Health Insurance featuring a plan as low $0
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Extensive In-service Training Program
- Proven Track Record of Promotion from Within
- Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
- Free Life Insurance
Salary-
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$17.77-$19.77 per hour
About Allied
Allied Community Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit human services organization located in North Central Connecticut. Our agency, including Allied Community Resources, has been serving individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and individuals with acquired brain injuries since the early 1960's. You are encouraged to visit our website at http://alliedgroup.org.
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NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Please use our online application to apply. Thanks for your interest!
Allied Community Services, Inc. serves a diverse population in its programs. Applicants who have life experience, a multicultural background and are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Allied Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Salary : $18 - $20
