Description: Behavioral Health Allies - Live, Grow, Learn
BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide care and support to our clients and their families. You will assist individuals with developmental challenges with life activities, transporting them to appointments, administering medications as needed, administering activities, as well as promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals.
(www.behavioralhealth.org)
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting individuals with challenging behaviors to live independently by following the designed program plan and ensuring the individuals safety as needed during the hours assigned. Responsible for direct supervision and training of DSP positions.
BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Referral bonus
On Demand Pay (get your pay before pay day)
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Acct (FSA)
Short/Long Term Disability, 401K
SHIFTS AVAILABLE- $19+/hr, more with your bachelors degree
7am - 7pm
7pm to 7am
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, or Equivalent
• 6 Months of management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with challenging behaviors is preferred. Eligible previous employees working with KCBHH highly preferred.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT and FACILITATION OF SERVICES
1) 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.)
2) Ability to read, understand, and implement BSP's, ISP's, and ADL's.
3) Participates in assigned “on call” days.
4) Ensures proper client assignment for DSPs on shift.
5) Ensures completion of chores assigned to DSPs on shift.
6) Maintains working knowledge of staffing systems and protocols
7) Ensures DSPs follow behavioral support plans and client supervision
8) Responsible for training, coaching and guiding/supporting DSPs on shift.
9) Completes weekly grocery order, ensures there is always food in the home.
CRISIS PREVENTION AND DE-ESCALATION
1. Has the ability to identify a crisis, diffuse the situation, and determine an intervention strategy. Contacts necessary supports as needed. Able to ensure that the staff they supervise has the ability to respond appropriately to crisis.
2. Monitors crisis situations, discusses the incident with authorized staff and participants, adjusting supports and the environment, complies with regulations for reporting. Able to train staff on managing crisis events.
3. Proper implementation of PCM practices as dictated by the Behavioral Support Plan.
4. Ability to train, coach and ensure fidelity on Behavioral Support Plan.
5. Is an active and compliant participant in any internal and external investigations following a crisis event.
(Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice)
- 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. www.behavioralhealth.org
Equal Employment
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.