HR IDD - Big Bear - Behavioral Support Professional (7AM - 3 PM) (66580)

Job DetailsJob Location

• HR
• IDD -
• Big
• Bear -
• Chesapeake,
• VA 23323Position
• Type:
• Full
• Time - 40
• Plus
• BenefitsEducation
• Level: Certification Non-Degree Obtained

Salary Range

$18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegotiableJob Shift: DayJob Category: Behavioral and Mental Health ServicesThe Behavioral Support Professional (BSP) provides direct clinical services - assessment, interventions, treatment planning and discharge planning through consistent implementation of all plans. The BSP works directly with the DSP to provide supports in the I/DD residential programs. Essential Functions: Provides behavioral and direct support services in accordance with accepted standards and best practices in I/DD services. This is done in a timely fashion as outlined by CARF, Federal and State Regulations, VOACC’s Mission, policies and procedures. Plans and conducts supports to people according to their Person-Centered Plan. Documents according to BSP guidelines and assures DSP staff also do so while working together. Performs documentation for each shift worked. May be asked to contribute to support plans and attend meetings, as appropriate or invited, to help develop goals/objectives with the person. May collect billing and census information. Attends team meetings when indicated and report on people and their progress toward goals; updates support plans as needed or as changes in condition occur. Deliver supports in an ethical manner which promotes respect for the person and enhances their dignity and satisfaction. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret a person’s response to supports in age/disability/culturally sensitive specific manner and ensure documentation of this. Assesses and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; Identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to people and their families/guardians. Participate on the house team meetings and trainings. Keep all certifications and trainings current. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. QualificationsRequirements Educational / Experience Requirements: Associates Degree preferred. 5 years’ experience in an I/DD setting 2 or more years’ experience working with people with a SIS scale of Level 4 for Autism or Behavioral Issues Qualifications / Skills: Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related disability-related needs of people supported. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the I/DD population served. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the person’s status in order to identify each person’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age related care/disability/cultural sensitivity related care to the I/DD population. Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness. Must have excellent communication and group/process skills as related to each person’s needs. Must be able to demonstrate assessment, intervention, treatment and planning skills. Must be versatile, flexible, and able to perform in stressful situations. Must have good time and organizational skills. Must be capable of coordinating multi-faceted workload. Must be able to work with an array of mental/physical disabled persons. Must successfully complete CPR certification and TOVA training.