Direct Support Professional II
Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Are you interested in looking for an opportunity to further your
experience in the behavioral health care field? Are you looking for
a supportive environment that offers you the ability to make a
significant impact on people's lives?If you answered YES to these
questions, consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
team! -Being a Direct Support Professional II has its Advantages!As
a Direct Support Professional II at Devereux, you will work with
other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping
individuals in need. -We offer:Up to a $1000 Sign on BONUS! ($500
for Part Time positions)Opportunities to learn and develop
professionally in the behavioral health fieldA fun, fast-paced, and
supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment
planning processFlexible schedules that work with school and family
commitmentsQuality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire,
including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and
tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)Devereux
Advanced Behavioral Health California provides programs and
services for adults with intellectual and developmental diagnosis.
Located in -Santa Barbara, -CA, -this position is responsible for
ensuring the safety of our individuals, while supporting them with
self-help skills designed to encourage independence.
-Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional II include,
but are not limited to:Utilizing positive reinforcement and
antecedent manipulation to increase appropriate behaviorsAssisting
and supporting in the planning, implementation, and documentation
of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and
personal needs of our individualsAssisting, instructing, and
supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including
cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, grocery shopping, and
personal hygieneAccompanying our individuals on community outings,
medical appointments, and other activities, as directedMust be
willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or
aggressive behaviorsMust have comfort assisting with hygiene
careKeywords: hiring immediately, overnight shift, direct care
staff, caregiver, social services, behavioral health, developmental
disabilities, intellectual disabilities, direct support
professional, behavioral
interventionist(Somerset/Foothill)#sponsored
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred in
relevant field. Experience can be with children, adolescents -or
-adults. Posess a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
One weekend shift per week required. Experience required for
Foothill staff must be specific to providing support to individuals
with developmental disabilities. -The IDEAL candidate will be...
empathetic, a team player, have excellent verbal and written
communication skills, understand the theories of behavior
management, utilize positive reinforcement, and represent yourself
as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to
successfully pass required clearances, complete 40+ hours of
required paid new hire trainings, and have a strong passion for
supporting individuals with special needs. -Must have, or be
willing to obtain upon hire:Direct Support Professional Year 1
Certification by the State of CaliforniaDirect Support Professional
Year 2 Certification by the State of CaliforniaRegistered Behavior
Technician Certification for those working at Enhanced Behavioral
Home - Foothill Program. Paid training provided. -Devereux is
committed to the health and safety of our staff. -All Devereux
centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management
plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of
communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More:
-https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid. -Work Environment: Regularly
works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some
fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as
latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible
exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical
involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches. -Physical
Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and
standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related
to applying physical intervention techniques upward -of 75-100 lbs.
or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and
vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment.
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.
Keywords: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Santa Barbara , Direct Support Professional II, Other , Santa Barbara, California
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