Advanced Direct Support Professional—Behavioral Care

BrightPath Human Services; Derry (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightPath Human Services is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional to provide day-to-day direct care and specialized behavioral support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex behavioral needs.

The role requires implementing Behavioral Support Plans, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and approved physical intervention techniques, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote community inclusion and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of direct support experience with individuals with ID/autism/behavioral needs.
• Experience implementing Behavioral Support Plans and collecting data.
• Competency in crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, and approved physical intervention techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during behavioral emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direct care and supervision based on assessed needs.
• Assist individuals with personal care, bathing, dressing, toileting, meals, housekeeping, and daily living activities.
• Promote dignity, independence, privacy, and meaningful community inclusion.
• Follow Behavioral Support Plan and data collection within established timeframes.
• Communicate observations about behavior and safety to clinical and operational teams.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe, therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Verbal de-escalation

Behavioral data collection

Patient advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BrightPath Human Services is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional to provide day-to-day direct care and specialized behavioral support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex behavioral needs.

The role requires implementing Behavioral Support Plans, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and approved physical intervention techniques, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote community inclusion and safety.