Fast Track Lead DSP

Essential Behavioral Support Inc; San Juan Bautista (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Behavioral Support Inc. is seeking a Relief Lead to provide direct support in a highly structured 4-bed residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs in California.

The role is non-exempt and primarily on-site, with mandatory weekend coverage and on-call duties. You will work under supervision in a program that includes shadowing, training, and strict attendance expectations, including regular check-ins and compliance with Title 17/22

Qualifications

• Must meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements.
• At least twelve months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with behavioral services in a residential setting is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief support as a Relief Lead in a 4-bed residential facility.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team and assist in planning and discharge.
• Provide direct care, training, and supervision to residents as IPP dictates.
• Adhere to facility policies; maintain health and safety of residents.
• Assist with daily living activities and community outings; document observations.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with supervisor and other staff, including on-call duties.

Skills

Maturity

English fluent

Confidentiality

Caregiving

Teamwork

Job description

Fast track LeadNon-RBT Track:Milestones:Onboarding training must be completed within five weeks from start dateCompetency will be completed 30 days from the first day on the floorRBT certification is expected within 90 days of starting on the floorRegular check-ins will occur every 30 days with either Reena, Jovana or DavidZero unexcused absences.One SIR written and submitted to PAAttend Medical Appointments and fill out the physician formA re-interview will be scheduled at the end of the 90 daysLead Position Requirements:Must have obtained RBT certificationSuccessful completion of the interview processBonus Structure:An additional $1,000 will be added to the RBT bonus, bringing the totalRBT wage increaseWage Adjustment:If RBT certification is not achieved, the hourly wage will be adjusted to $25.RBT Track:Training Frame: Completed within 5 weeksMilestones:Regular check-ins will occur every 30 days with Reena, Jovana or DavidMust shadow at every houseZero unexcused absencesOne SIR written and submitted to PAAttend Medical Appointments and fill out the physician formInterview will be scheduled at the end of the 60 daysUnder the supervision of the Program Administrator, provide relief support services in a 4-bedcommunity, highly structured residential care facility for individuals with developmental disabilities andsevere behavioral challenges. This is a non-exempt, 75%+ direct position that may be sent to any EBSIlocation at any time. Due to the nature of the position, this employee will not be eligible for Full-Timestatus, nor for full-time benefits, unless transferred to a Full-Time position with consistent hours.ESSENTIAL SCHEDULING:1. Will offer and be scheduled for no less than three shifts per week.2. Must be available for at least one weekend shift three weekends per month. The agency will givegreater on-call shift schedules to those who demonstrate additional weekend availability.3. Must arrive to the shift within 30-60 minutes of a designated supervisor’s call. Employees wholive within a 25-mile radius must be present within 30 minutes and those with a greater commute(than 26 miles) must be on-site within no more than 60 minutes.4. Failure to show up to a selected shift will result in corrective action. Due to the nature of thisposition, the agency reserves the right to remove the employee from on-call relief work if morethan one “failure to show” is evidenced.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:1. The purpose of this position is to create an environment where the Relief Lead can cover thescheduled AND unscheduled of needs of both DSP and Lead staff. Please refer also to thoseposition statements, as the Relief Lead will step into these duties on a given day.2. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and assist in the evaluation andassessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for each individual.3. Provide direct care, training and supervision to the individuals as prescribed in each IPP andprovided for in the Facility Program Design and Training Schedule.4. Comply with facility policies and regulations.5. Provide for the physical care, training, supervision and recreation of residents.6. Be familiar with each resident's IPP goals, IBSP objectives and methods for achieving these goalsand objectives. Safely and effectively carry out Individual Emergency Intervention Plans (IEIP) asdesigned.7. Promote special and individual events for the individuals (birthdays, dances, community outings,cultural celebrations, etc.).8. Assist individuals with habit training, maintenance of a well-groomed appearance, andmaintenance of beds, clothing and living areas in a clean and orderly manner. This requires bothsupport skills and self-initiation skills of the successful direct support staff.9. Work with SARC, workshop staff, and others to provide comprehensive program for theindividuals supported.10. Assist and encourage the consumers in developing self-reliance in activities of daily living.11. Support and implement treatments and special diets as ordered by physician that do not requirelicensed staff.12. Attend resident council, monthly, quarterly, annual or other meetings as may be required orrequested.13. Assure that each consumer receives substantial and appropriate attention daily.14. Be continuously ready to assist consumers in areas of need.15. Observe consumer conditions and behaviors, documenting in resident records significant issuesas they occur and notifying administrator/ director and/ or physician as needed. Report anyoccurrences to on-coming shift, if appropriate.16. Assist the Program Administrator in making full use of emergency resources.17. Help create a safe, therapeutic, and home-like environment.18. Participate in job shadowing and pass tests that are required within Title 17 or Title 22 timelines.19. As a member of the treatment team, utilize and build upon the cultural strengths of eachconsumer, providing appropriate interventions and resources.20. Assist with coordination of and participation in consumer activities, including individual andspecific group activities as outlined on monthly calendar.21. Escort consumers to intramural or extramural medical, health, or other community services, andprogram outings (cultural and community events), including to SARC’s Specialized BehavioralManagement Day Program.22. Demonstrate awareness of individual rights and potential for consumer abuse; promptlyreporting any adverse behavior, resident abuse or suspected abuse and/or neglect.23. Act in a professional manner with other agencies, families, and professionals involved inindividuals’ treatment, from intake to discharge.24. Ensure health and safety of all who EBSI supports.25. Provide assistance with housekeeping chores; utilize infection prevention standards andprocedures and adherence to universal precautions.26. Document all outside program contact with family, friends, and others.27. Attend and participate in all required meetings as specified by supervisor to include but not belimited to: case conferences, staff meetings, program planning meetings, staff process groupmeetings, and linkage meetings with other agencies.28. Comply with the EBSI policy requirement to submit proof of valid CDL, maintain good drivingrecord (as evidenced by initial submission of DMV report and ongoing approval as agency driver),and submit proof of auto insurance for current period of coverage.29. Ensure compliance with all SARC, CCL, local, state, and federal regulations, and ESSENTIALBEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, INC. Policies and Procedures.30. Work the hours required and as scheduled by the Director of Operations or ProgramAdministrator, including overnights, weekends, holidays, occasional fill-in for other staff, andon-call responsibilities. This includes mandatory trainings that may fall outside of the usualscheduled shift.31. Relief positions may be asked to arrive up to one hour prior to – or stay one hour later than – thescheduled shift. This is inherent within the nature of the relief model and will, of course, be subjectto paid overtime as applicable. The Relief Lead shall remain on site until their scheduled oridentified replacement arrives to the home.32. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.Job descriptions are subject to change without notice based on the needs of Agency/Program.QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Must meet Title 17 and Title 22 requirements. Have at least twelve monthsprior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus onbehavioral services, in a residential setting working with persons with behaviors that may impact healthand safety.Skills and Abilities: Maturity and ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities andsituations requiring tact, poise, friendliness, and sensitivity. Be able to maintain integrity andconfidentiality regulations in regard to client information and records. Sympathetic and objectiveunderstanding of individuals with mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Must be able tocommunicate well in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate verbally by phone inEnglish in a clear and concise manner. Utilize positive \"care taking\" strategies for resident supervision.Nurture and support multiple-challenged residents.Physical Abilities: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., approximately three (3) times per week. Must be able tonavigate several flights of stairs during each work shift. Ability to drive in heavy traffic and inclementweather.Mental Abilities: Ability to think clearly and manage multiple changing priorities, and remain pleasantand positive. Requires critical thinking and ability to manage difficult population. Requires goodjudgment