Building Support Professional- Casual

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in program and respite coverage as needed, with the ability to support students across any group assignment. Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in all aspects of daily living, recreation activities, self-care skills, social and peer interaction, community integration, and emotion regulation.
• Implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in ITPs, IEPs, and as established by the treatment team.
• Coaches Direct Support Professionals on therapeutic approaches and agency-approved interventions in real-time. Provides constructive feedback and role modeling.
• Provides overall building support by helping with transition times as well as responding to and assisting with crisis situations including but not limited to behavioral incidents and elopement. Steps into coverage as a staff in ration to alleviate staff members requiring short breaks, staff emergencies, or during medical emergencies to accompany students to receive care as needed. Provides transportation assistance to students for home visits or appointments and delivers medications.
• Responding to our internal priority system.
• Administers medication following agency approved medication administration procedure. Performs quality assurance checks as designated to ensure proper and accurate administration of all medications.
• Serves as a back-up Building Coordinator as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to respond from a Trauma Informed perspective and capability to positively model therapeutic approaches across group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining self-composure and self-control.
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance record.
• Current and continued status as an agency approved driver.

Additional Information

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!