Behavioral Support Staff- Part Time

Triangle-Disability-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Triangle Disability & Autism Services is seeking a part-time Behavioral Support Staff in Raleigh, NC. The role offers an hourly wage of $18.00 to $19.00 and involves assisting individuals with IDD and/or autism in daily living activities, skill development, and community involvement to promote independence and well-being.

The position requires documenting in an electronic health record each shift, addressing challenging behaviors, and coordinating with teachers, specialists, and families to

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with IDD or autism.
• Minimum 6 months experience working directly with individuals with behavioral support needs.
• Reliable and dependable

Responsibilities

• Manage and address challenging behaviors.
• Seek to understand participant’s individual method(s) of communication.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or other person-centered plans developed by teachers, specialists, or behavioral consultants.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and social interactions among participants and others.
• Assist with activities, transitions, and routines to minimize disruptions and promote positive behavior.
• Help develop the participant’s social emotional skills, such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, and empathy, through modeling and guided practice.
• Foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence in participants by providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Respond to behavioral crises in the home, community, and day program setting by deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of others present.
• Follow established protocols for managing severe behavioral incidents and seek additional support when necessary.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and families.
• Participate in team meetings and or Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed.

Skills

Behavioral support

IDD/autism experience

Reliable

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Behavioral Support Staff- Part Time

Part Time Raleigh, NC, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

A Behavioral Support Staff* assists individuals with IDD and/or autism in daily living activities, personal care, skill development, and community involvement to promote independence and well-being. BSS' are required to complete online documentation in an electronic heath record (EHR) each shift.

Job Duties include:

• Manage and address challenging behaviors.
• Seek to understand participant’s individual method(s) of communication.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or other person-centered plans developed by teachers, specialists, or behavioral consultants.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and social interactions among participants and others.
• Assist with activities, transitions, and routines to minimize disruptions and promote positive behavior.
• Help develop the participant’s social emotional skills, such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, and empathy, through modeling and guided practice.
• Foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence in participants by providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Respond to behavioral crises in the home, community, and day program setting by deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of others present.
• Follow established protocols for managing severe behavioral incidents and seek additional support when necessary.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and families.
• Participate in team meetings and or Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed.

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with IDD or autism.
• Minimum 6 months experience working directly with individuals with behavioral support needs.
• Reliable and dependable

By joining our team you will become an ally to the disability and autism community.

What’s in it for me? (Benefits)

• Orientation & on-going training paid at full wage
• Safety equipment & certifications provided
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity for wage increase
• Bonuses: Signing; Referral; Fill-In; Employee of the Quarter
• Opportunities for advancement

What else is in it for me?

• Experience something new
• Grow as a person
• Increase your independence
• Build lasting relationships

Our 4 Core Values are Kindness, Honesty, Respect, & Teamwork.

Are they your core values too?

*Requirements include, but are not limited to, high school diploma or equivalent, access to an insured and registered car, and valid driver's license.

Triangle Disability & Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.