Behavior Support Specialist, Behavior Day Services

San Fernando, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 21

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join theBuildAbilityTeam as a Behavior Support Specialist

Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk Currently were on the lookout for Behavior Support Specialists to lend support to participants in our Behavior Management Day Program.

Why work with us:

Meaningful Mission:Be a part of a team thats transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality.
Inclusive Environment:Join an organization that values diversity anti-racism and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Comprehensive Benefits:Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $20.00 - $21.00/hour along with a generous benefits package for full-time staff.
If our values align with yours then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Our Behavior Day Services:

This is our site-based day program where we serve adults with developmental disabilities. Behavior Support Specialistswork in a ratio to focus on developing positive behavioral responses socialization pre-vocational skills and exploration of interests.
This program also includes community access for people who have developed the skills needed to explore the community safely.

As a Behavior Support Specialist you will be responsible for:

Implementing participant services and training based on functional behavioral assessments and Individual Service Plans.
Providing opportunities for participants to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques.
Assisting individuals with aspects of daily living including but not limited to: feeding toileting and dressing in compliance with hygiene curriculum.
Providing hands-on training observation and evaluation of the participants pre-vocational skills and finding educational opportunities or classes to assist them in further development.
Using a digital client service platform to accurately record all data progress notes session comments concerns and action plans for each session/unit of service.

Schedule:

Full-time (33-35hrs)
Monday to Friday (8:00/8:30 a.m. - 3:30/4:00 p.m.)

Work location:

San Fernando CA 91340

Compensation:

Starting at $20.00 - $21.00 /hour (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications).

Benefits (Full-Time Staff):

90% coverage for Medical and 100% coverage for Dental and Vision insurance
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for up to 2X the annual salary with Reliance Standard
Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
56 hours of paid sick leave
13 paid holidays per year
Mileage Reimbursement
403(b) retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity for Career Advancement

Required Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities their family members employers and others in a positive and constructive manner.
Understanding of behavior modification and de-escalation techniques.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to meet Community Care Licensing requirements to pass a Department of Justice criminal background clearance.
Valid California Drivers License and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and working in a behavior management program.
CPI Certified.
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Fluent in Spanish.
ASL knowledge.

BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism diversity and inclusion in our workplace environment stakeholder engagement and client support.We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Join theBuildAbilityTeam as a Behavior Support SpecialistAre you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk Currently were on the lookout for Behavior Support Specialists to lend support to participants in...