Day Support Professional Specialist

I Am Boundless; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with 5%Employee

Annual Increases

80 Hours of Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay at Time & A Half

Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefit Options Including DEn

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

I Am Boundless in Independence, OH is seeking a Day Support Professional Specialist to deliver behavioral health and educational services using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with individuals diagnosed with autism and related disabilities, in 1:1 or small group settings.

You may provide Adult Day Supports, Vocational Habilitation, and Non-Medical Transportation; supervision comes from behavior analysts and health supervisors through observation and team meetings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 3+ years in behavioral health or related field.
• DOT physical required.
• First Aid, CPR certification (training provided if needed).
• 1–2 years experience with children and families preferred.
• Experience with autism and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently with individuals, staff, and agencies.
• Ability to relate to ill, disabled or upset clients and families.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Proof of automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA-based services in 1:1 or small group settings.
• Provide Adult Day Supports, Vocational Habilitation, and Non-Medical Transportation.
• Receive supervision and training through observation and team meetings.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Child interaction

Team collaboration

Independent decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree in education/psychology/social work preferred

Tools

DOT physical

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Want to make an impact? I Am Boundless is hiring a Day Support Professional Specialist! Boundless is a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with I/DD and has been serving Ohio for over 40 years. At I Am Boundless, we’re on a mission to build a world that realizes the boundless potential of all people. Join our team, which shares a common passion and purpose in empowering our community.

Benefits – Why Join Boundless?

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% Employee Matching after Six Months of Employment – Immediately 100% Vested
• Annual Increases

Paid Time Off

• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay at Time & A Half
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Options Including Dental, Vision and Wellness Support
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Professional Support

• Tuition Discount Opportunities with Schools like Capella University & Franklin University
• A Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Counseling, Therapy, Finance, Legal
• Discount Programs (Ex: Pet Insurance, Movie Tickets, Theme Parks, Costco Membership, etc.)
• Wellbeing Resources (Up to $50 off Health Insurance Premium Monthly)

What You’ll Do:

As aDay Support Professional Specialist, you’ll play a meaningful role in implementing behavioral health and educational services using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with individuals diagnosed with autism, related mental health disorders and/or intellectual disabilities in either a 1:1 or small group settings. They many also provide Adult Day Supports, Vocational Habilitation, and Non-Medical Transportation Services. This position receives supervision and training from behavior analytic and/or behavioral health supervisors through direct observation and team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years or more years of experience in the behavioral health, human services, or mental health field required; College Degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child and infant (training will be provided, if not already certified).
• One to two (1-2) years of experience working directly with children and families preferred.
• Experience working with people with autism spectrum disorders, behavioral health conditions, and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with individuals, staff, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile clients/family members.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Proof of automobile insurance
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

All candidates selected to undergo the pre-employment process will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health screen, as applicable for the role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law