Behavioral Support Worker

Trinity Services Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life保险

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Potential Year-End Bonus

Financial Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Support Worker to deliver in-home interventions aimed at stabilizing youth and empowering caregivers in Joliet, IL.

You will help youth develop social skills, manage behaviors, and improve emotional regulation, while educating families on de-escalation and developmentally appropriate practices. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, document plans and outcomes, and travel within the community to reach families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in Illinois.
• Attend initial and ongoing required training (on site).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home interventions to stabilize youth and empower caregivers.
• Develop social and daily living skills, manage behaviors, and support emotional regulation.
• Coach caregivers on de-escalation techniques and social-emotional learning.
• Document treatment plans and billing; participate in weekly team meetings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Strong communication skills

Teaching and coaching

Basic computer literacy for reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word / Excel

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the program director, the Behavioral Support Worker, will provide in-home interventions designed to stabilize youth and empower caregivers. Behavioral Support Workers will support youth who either meet the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, have a history of inpatient hospitalizations, or are experiencing heightened emotional or behavioral needs, or a combination of the three. Behavioral Support Workers will support youth in developing social and daily living skills, managing behaviors, and improving overall emotional regulation. Behavior Support Workers will coach and educate both youth and their caregivers on de-escalation techniques, social-emotional learning, and typical child development. The Behavioral Support Worker will assist in practicing skills, serving as a role-play partner, and highlighting the youth’s strengths to ensure they are gaining confidence and competence in their interactions. Behavioral Support Workers will also work in an office out of the Teen Wellness Center, and at times will interact with or provide support for the youth in the center or their caregivers.

Salary

$49,025/$23.57 per hour

Location

Joliet, IL

Reports To

Program Director

Network Or Department

Network 9

Essential Functions

• Assisting the youth with developing positive social skills with other children and adults
• Assisting the youth with building positive, health relationships
• Providing the youth with positive reinforcement to build confidence
• Providing services face to face, via phone, office, home, or community setting
• Providing support and psychoeducation for parents/caregivers
• Educating, modeling, and motivating the youth to increase their involvement with others in their community
• Focusing on a strengths-based approach
• Identifying and providing information about the child’s needs and strengths
• Identification and building of natural supports
• Setting goals, designing and implementing and evaluating outcomes of programs
• Supports the youth and family during times of crisis
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Responsible for the timely submission documentation, including treatment plans and billing.
• Participates in weekly team meetings
• Traveling from various locations within the community to provide the family and youth with supports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and experience with diverse populations
• Strongly self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Teaching skills, non-judgmental personality, and empathic listening skills
• Ability and knowledge of basic computer programs for service documentation and report writing

Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of Illinois
• Attend initial and ongoing required training (provided on site)

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Classification

Nonexempt

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Statement

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.