Direct Support Pro: Behavioral Crisis Specialist

Brightpath-Human-Services; Derry (Westmoreland County); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BrightPath Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide day-to-day direct care and specialized behavioral support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex behavioral needs. The role requires crisis prevention, de-escalation, and accurate implementation of Behavioral Support Plans to ensure safety and well-being.

The position collaborates with residential leadership, clinical staff, and other team members to address behavioral concerns and support

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year direct support experience with ID/autism/behavioral needs or related settings.
• Experience implementing Behavioral Support Plans and collecting data.
• Competency in crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, and approved physical intervention techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day direct care and supervision based on assessed needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration as trained.
• Promote dignity, independence, privacy, and community inclusion.
• Follow Behavioral Support Plan precisely and maintain consistency across shifts.
• Collect behavioral data and document within required timeframes.
• Identify triggers and communicate observations to the clinical/operational team.

Conocimientos

Crisis prevention

De-escalation

Behavioral support

Community inclusion

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

BrightPath Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide day-to-day direct care and specialized behavioral support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex behavioral needs. The role requires crisis prevention, de-escalation, and accurate implementation of Behavioral Support Plans to ensure safety and well-being.

The position collaborates with residential leadership, clinical staff, and other team members to address behavioral concerns and support