What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Focus position at Independent Options, LLC?
- Locations in Hummelstown, Middletown, Lebanon, Lancaster PA.
Independent Options, LLC. is looking for qualified Enhanced Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers, CNAs in DAUPHIN COUNTY, LANCASTER COUNTY, LEBANON COUNTY, PA who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) whom are residing in their own homes! HIRING IMMEDIATELY!
As a Enhanced Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will work directly with individuals based on their needs and prescribed services as outlined in their Individual Plan. This is to include, but not be limited to assisting or observing individuals as needed with:
1. Ability to support individuals with challenging behaviors.
2. Experience with behavioral support plans.
3. Patient, observant, attuned to behavior, able to anticipate challenges coming and redirect ahead of time.
4. Provide support as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved
interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
5. Support Individuals in helping to deescalate behaviors during crisis situations
6. Give feedback on the individual's performance in accomplishing goals and objectives of the Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
7. Implements and monitors behavior management and crisis support plans
8. Provide supervision of individual supported based upon their unique plan to ensure the health, safety & behavioral needs of the individual supported.
9. Addresses behavior management safety needs related to the complex diagnoses of individuals.
10. Implements behavior support plans. Utilizes behavioral principles in day-to-day
interactions.
11. Specialized attention to the emotional & social needs & supports of individuals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology.
- Registered Behavior Technician
- NADD Competency Based Clinical Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification
- NADD Competency-Based Direct-Support Professional Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25
