Enhanced Support Professional Level

VanCare Inc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

VanCare, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Support Professional Level II to provide direct support to individuals with challenging behaviors in daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors. The position is full-time and paid $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, with a schedule that supports long shifts and community participation.

Qualifications

• 6 or more months working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
• Provide direct support to individuals who experience challenging behaviors in daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, and daily living activities.
• Administer and manage medications per policies.
• Support participation in community activities and social engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry.
• Analyze situations to identify antecedents or triggers of behavior.
• Attend wrap-around meetings and collaborate with the team as needed.
• Adhere to policies and complete required training and certifications.
• Assist with household tasks, finances, and transportation as needed.

Skills

Direct support

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Experience

6 or more months working with individuals with challenging behaviors

Job Title

Behavior Support Professional Level II

Reports to

Behavior Support Supervisor

Employer

VanCare, Inc.

Education level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

6 or more months working with individuals with challenging behaviors

Wage Range

$25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Core Function

Provide direct support to individuals who experience exceptional challenging behaviors in activities of daily living.

Major Tasks Required Of Position

• Assist supported individuals with basic needs including, but not limited to: personal care (including bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.), medication administration and management, activities of daily living (ADL's), support toward meeting the objectives of their Skills Programs/Goals, meal preparation, household tasks/maintenance (including yard maintenance, household Daily Task and Communication Record, etc.), finance management in accordance with VCI standards and protocols
• Support individuals through challenging and crisis situations in accordance with their Positive Behavior Support Plan and VCI policy.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when completing documentation and data collection.
• Be able to analyze situations and determine potential antecedents and triggers.
• Participate in wrap around meetings and brainstorming sessions as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with supported individuals through active, consistent engagement in conversation and activities; and by supporting them to safely access their community and participate in creative community activities.
• Adhere to all VCI policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited to Agency Mission, philosophy, WAC's/RCW's, Residential Guidelines. This also includes completion of the DDA required 40-hour Core Curriculum training for residential services and maintaining 12 continuing education credit hours annually for the duration of employment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and leadership team. VanCare, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, and gossip of any kind; or anything that negatively impacts the morale of the team or overall atmosphere of the workplace
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when communicating with others outside of the agency.
• Complete all required documentation during assigned shift; complete shift-change upon arrival for shift, to include, but not limited to: reading all SCOMM's and Health T-Logs, medication bubble-pack checks, cash box checks, etc.
• Ensure all required certifications (i.e., CPR/FA, NAR/C.N.A./HCA, etc.) remain current for the duration of employment. If these certifications fail to be renewed prior to their expiration date, employees are not eligible for reimbursement of the cost of renewal.
• Attend all mandatory meetings/trainings including but not limited to: weekly staff meetings, CE training, Core curriculum trainings, agency events, etc.

Time/Hourly Commitment

This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of a 30-hour work week, which is subject to change at any time, based on the needs of VanCare, Inc. and the Individuals served. The shift structure does not guarantee 40-hour weeks and consists of Beginning of Week (Sunday-Wednesday, 8.5-10 hours per day), and End of Week (10-12.5 hours per day).

VanCare, Inc. reserves the right to reassign any staff member to another location without advance notice, based on the needs of the agency and the Individuals served.

Frequency Guidelines

S: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

O: Occasional (11-33% of the time)

F: Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

C: Constant (67%-100% of the time)

Physical Demands

Description of Task (Please limit to 55 characters)

Sitting O Completing documentation, meal time, etc.

Standing F-C Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Walking F-C Engaged in activities around house and in the community

Lifting < 30 lbs. O Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Carrying: < 30 lbs. O Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, etc.

Pushing/Pulling: < 30 lbs. O Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Climbing Stairs/Ladders S Only during applicable tasks, must follow safety protocols and procedures

Bending F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Twisting at Waist F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Kneeling F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Squatting F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Reaching Out F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Reaching above Shoulder F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Repetitive Motion F Household/yard maintenance, meal prep, pushing wheelchairs, etc.

Handling/Grasping F Documentation, computer work, household supplies, etc.

Fine Finger Manipulation F Keyboarding, documentation, etc.

Support for transfer < 200 lbs. O Only when supporting an individual for transfer; must follow safety protocols and procedures, as well as back safety protocol, and must be accompanied by another staff member where applicable

Comments/Other These duties are not all inclusive and may be adjusted, added to, or reassigned at any time. Household/yard maintenance may include, but is not limited to: cleaning/scrubbing showers/tubs, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, dusting, wiping countertops/cabinets, cleaning windows, etc.

All staff are required to remain awake during ALL shifts.

FAIR WORK ENVIRONMENT

VanCare, Inc. does not permit friends, family, roommates, or housemates to work at the same program; or to directly oversee one another. It is the sole responsibility of the staff to report any changes in living situation or otherwise in compliance with VanCare, Inc. policy.

Must Pass Background Check

Comply with a Drug Free Workplace (including THC/marijuana screening - based on our service contract)