Behavior Support Specialist

Misericordia Home; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

401K Matching

Roth 401k with 2% match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Professional trainings

Job summary

Misericordia Home in Chicago, IL, seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist to provide hands-on behavioral support for adults with developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes patience, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality resident care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work weekends. A paid training program is provided, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Weekend availability required
• At least 1 year experience with developmental disabilities
• Background checks, medical exam, and drug screen completed
• Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted

Responsibilities

• Support and engage residents with developmental disabilities daily
• Foster meaningful relationships with residents and社区
• Advocate for resident rights and dignity
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Collaborate effectively within a team and with caregivers
• Implement high-quality programming for behavioral support

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

About Misericordia

Misericordia Home, located on the north side of Chicago, provides a wide variety of services and programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It offers a full continuum of care for more than 600 children and adults from diverse racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds on its 37-acre campus as well as in individual homes in the surrounding community. Services range from skilled nursing care to semi-independent living. In addition, individuals who become part of the Misericordia community have access to employment, educational, recreational and social opportunities both on campus and in the greater Chicagoland community. Misericordia is recognized as a strong leader in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and promotes innovative and creative options that maximizes the potential for continual growth and independence for those it serves.

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is currently seeking qualifiedBehavior Support Specialists (BSS) forour adult residents.

Position Overview & Professional Benefits:

The role of a BSS demands a hands-on approach to support and engage with our individuals. It requires not only physical stamina and strength, but also exceptional patience and the ability to provide comprehensive behavioral support.

We are seeking candidates who embody dependability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to assisting others. Our comprehensive paid training program will equip you with the knowledge to deliver superior care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-time role with flexibility in scheduling
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral or mental health concerns is preferred
• Foster meaningful relationships between residents and their local community
• Assist residents in daily living tasks, promoting independence and personal care
• Advocate for resident rights
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in implementing high-quality programming
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also being self-motivated
• Team-oriented mindset with a keen interest in supporting individuals with behavioral challenges

Qualifications and Experience for BSP:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Availability to work weekends required for most BSP positions
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Successful clearance of background checks, physical examination, and drug screening
• Responsible and reliable attitude
• Display compassion and unwavering commitment to delivering quality care
• Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted

Pay Structure:

High School Diploma/GED:

Base pay: $21.00 an hour

• Day Shift: $21.00/hour on weekdays:+ $2 more per houron weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift:$21.00/hour + $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F + $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift:$21.00/hour + $1.50 more per houron weekdays+ $3.00 more per houron weekends Sat/Sun

Four-year degree:

Base pay: $22.00 an hour

• Day Shift:$22.00/houron weekdays:+ $2 more per houron weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift:$22.00/hour + $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F + $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift:$22.00/hour + $1.50 more per houron weekdays+ $3.00 more per houron weekends Sat/Sun

In order to be considered for an interview, you must provide the following documentation:

1. Proof of Education (diploma, transcripts)

2. Valid driver's license

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings