Behavior Support Specialist

🌿 NOW HIRING: Behavioral Support Specialist

🏘️ Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, CA

Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time / On-Call

✨ Compassion Meets Purpose at Legacy Oaks of Sacramento ✨

Are you a calm force in the storm? A patient listener with a heart for helping others find peace and balance? Do you believe in second chances, growth, and creating a safe place where residents feel seen and supported?

Then this may be your calling.

At Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, we believe that great care comes from great people. We're seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist with a deep passion for serving seniors—especially those navigating behavioral health challenges. This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission. And your presence can make the difference between frustration and comfort, confusion and clarity, fear and safety.

🌈What You’ll Be Doing:

🧼 Daily Care & Assistance

• Assist residents with ADLs: bathing, grooming, dressing, meals

• Monitor health, mood, and behavior—because even subtle changes matter

• Support medication administration and document like a pro

🧠 Behavioral & Emotional Support

• Implement behavior management strategies tailored to individual needs

• Use empathy and positive reinforcement to support residents through moments of distress

• Partner with families and clinicians to provide holistic care

🛑 Crisis & Safety Response

• Create a safe, nurturing environment for all residents

• Use de-escalation techniques and respond swiftly to emergencies

• Stay calm, collected, and compassionate in high-stress situations

📃Documentation & Team Communication

• Keep clear, accurate records

• Communicate shifts in behavior or health to supervisors

• Participate in care meetings and case reviews—because collaboration matters

🎨 Engagement & Empowerment

• Spark meaningful social moments, encourage expression and joy

• Educate residents and families about behavioral health and available resources

• Be a steady, familiar presence that residents can rely on

🫂 Who You Are:

• You bring 5 years of caregiving experience, with 1-3 years in behavioral health environments

• You’re patient, emotionally intelligent, and unfazed by challenging behaviors

• You work well independently but thrive in a team

• You respect dignity, privacy, and resident choice—always

• You stay calm under pressure and act with empathy

• You’re committed to showing up, speaking up, and stepping up

💼 Qualifications & Must-Haves:

• TB clearance, First Aid & CPR (or willing to obtain)

• Cleared criminal background and fingerprinting per state regulations

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Ability to read, write, and speak English

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and be on your feet for long periods

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic care setting

🌈 Why Legacy Oaks?

At Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, you're not just part of a team—you’re part of a family. We provide a supportive work environment where staff are respected, heard, and empowered. Whether it’s through ongoing training, a culture of compassion, or shared purpose, we lift each other up so we can better serve those in our care.

🔑Equal Opportunity Employer

Legacy Oaks of Sacramento proudly promotes diversity in our workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

✨All candidates must meet state licensing and background check requirements.