Behavioral Support Specialist - Paid Training

Kittitas Interactive Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Sick-Time

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kittitas Interactive Management is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist - TPS to supervise all aspects of client coaching and growth through goal-based support, and to oversee daily living support for their caseload.

The role includes coaching and developing Life Enrichment Coaches, a full-time schedule Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm with paid training, and responsibilities such as assisting with daily living tasks and ensuring health and safety.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlined in their plans.
• Help clients achieve goals and evaluate goal progress.
• Assist with client money management.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Administer medications and document activities as required.
• Transport clients to activities and appointments or arrange transportation.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions for health and safety.
• Assist with cooking and grocery shopping.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Written & reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Time management

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The primary role of the Behavioral Support Specialist - TPS is supervising all aspects of client coaching and growth through goal-based support as well as supervising daily living support for their caseload. This role is responsible for coaching and developing new Life Enrichment Coaches (LECs). This role is full time and offers paid training. Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:00pm)

Salary

$20.00/hr

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlined in their individual plans.
• Help clients achieve their personal and program goals and evaluate the goals completions and denials.
• Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene as outlined in their individual care plans, including personal care such as brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toileting, and more.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, including nurse delegated tasks.
• Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete all daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Assist clients with cooking and eating daily meals, and grocery shopping.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• None required

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Being able to engage in critical thinking.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick-Time
• Employee Assistance Plan