Behavioral Support DSP and SLS Instructors NEEDED

The Good Neighbor Supportive Living

Cloverdale (CA)

On-site

USD 27,276 - 38,848

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Paid orientation

Paid sick time

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Good Neighbor Supportive Living in Cloverdale, CA is looking for reliable SLS Instructors to provide tailored support to clients with significant behavioral needs. The role requires managing challenging behaviors through effective intervention strategies with a focus on safety and communication. Candidates must have 1-2 years of relevant experience, a behavior training certificate, and be adaptable to a flexible work schedule. This position offers full-time and part-time options, with a pay rate of $24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

1-2 years experience working with adults with disabilities, particularly behavioral challenges.
Strong understanding of behavioral intervention strategies.
Demonstrated ability to de-escalate and redirect highly behavioral individuals.
Must have flexibility in scheduling and be willing to work evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and two-to-one support to non-verbal clients.
Promote safety, communication, and independence in home and community settings.
Completing daily progress notes and Special Incident Reports.
Participate in a coordinated team approach.

Skills

Crisis prevention and intervention

Early recognition of behavioral escalation

Safe blocking and redirection techniques

Functional communication prompting

Maintaining structure and predictable routines

Education

Behavior training certificate

CPR and First Aid certification

RBT certification with 3-5 years of experience

Job description

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Flexible schedule
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

The Good Neighbor is seeking reliable, compassionate, and skilled SLS Instructors (Support Staff) to provide one-to-one and two-to-one support to a client who is non-verbal and exhibits significant behavioral support needs. Staff will work as part of a coordinated team to promote safety, communication, and independence in the home and community settings. This position requires patience, professionalism, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors through consistency, empathy, and effective behavioral intervention strategies.

The schedules are more flexible than your typical 9-5 job. We have weekend shifts available! We are currently looking for various weekday, weekend, and overnight shifts to support a 24-hour care plan. Shifts include afternoon, evening, weekend daytime, and scheduled overnight coverage. Consistent hours are available for candidates with flexible availability. Due to the structured behavioral support plan in place, reliability and schedule consistency are highly valued.

Qualifications & Requirements

1-2 years of experience working with adults with disabilities, particularly those with behavioral challenges.
Must have or within two (2) weeks of hire, present 40 units of behavior training certificate. If you possess a certificate, it must be within five (5) years of your hire date.
Strong understanding of behavioral intervention strategies.
Demonstrated ability to de-escalate and redirect highly behavioral individuals.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with individuals, families, and agency personnel.
Experience implementing Behavior Support Plans.
Must complete daily progress notes and actively participate in Special Incident Reports, when applicable.
Must have flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work evenings, weekends or holidays when required.
Ability to remain calm and therapeutic during crisis situations.
Physically able to safely redirect and block when necessary.

Staff Must Be Skilled In

Crisis prevention and intervention
Early recognition of behavioral escalation
Safe blocking and redirection techniques
Functional communication prompting using gestures and sign
Maintaining structure and predictable routines

Ideal Candidate

You are patient, firm, observant, and proactive. You understand that communication barriers can increase frustration and know how to use structured routines, visual supports, and calm redirection to prevent escalation. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for professionals who are confident working with high behavioral intensity and who prioritize safety, dignity and consistency.

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