Direct Support Professional

Boulder, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center.

TheIntensive Behavior Center (IBC)is an intensive short-term treatment facility in Boulder Montana for individuals who have intellectual disabilities. This 12-bed facility provides an environment for building healthy effective and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.

Direct Support Professionals (DSP)provide assistance and support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include:

Providing clients with routine emotional and physical care.
Transporting clients to treatments vocational and recreational activities.
Documenting clients interaction and participation with activities.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive up to $7500 for hires that start before 12/31/ out more by .

Why Join DPHHS:

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining our department you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation (15 days per year) sick leave (12 days per year) and holidays (11 per year) work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) addition DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

Basic knowledge of developmental behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
Ability to make observations and report information accurately.
Ability to handle with high stress situations.
Meet minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred one year of experience providing care to individuals with developmental behavioral or psychiatric disorders.
Experience/knowledge of techniques and responsibilities surrounding the use of physical restraint and methods to avoid such use.

How to Apply:

To be considered for a DPHHS position submit your application on the State of Montana careers website.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This Position is posted ongoing with frequent review of candidates.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualifying employees as described here in the amount of $The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center.TheIntensive Behavior Center (IBC)is an intensive short-term treatment facility in Boulder Montana for individuals who have intellectual disab...

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center.

Direct Support Professionals (DSP)provide assistance and support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include:

Providing clients with routine emotional and physical care.
Transporting clients to treatments vocational and recreational activities.
Documenting clients interaction and participation with activities.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive up to $7500 for hires that start before 12/31/ out more by .

Why Join DPHHS:

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

Basic knowledge of developmental behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
Ability to make observations and report information accurately.
Ability to handle with high stress situations.
Meet minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred one year of experience providing care to individuals with developmental behavioral or psychiatric disorders.
Experience/knowledge of techniques and responsibilities surrounding the use of physical restraint and methods to avoid such use.

How to Apply:

To be considered for a DPHHS position submit your application on the State of Montana careers website.

This Position is posted ongoing with frequent review of candidates.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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