Part-Time Behavioral Support Specialist for IDD/Autism

Triangle Disability; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation training and ongoing paid

Safety equipment and certifications

Employee assistance program

Wage increases

Signing bonuses

Referral bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Triangle Disability & Autism Services in Raleigh, NC is hiring a part-time Behavioral Support Staff to assist individuals with IDD or autism in daily living activities, personal care, and social development. You will document shifts in an EHR and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver person-centered supports.

Schedule options include evening and weekend slots with opportunities for wage increases, bonuses, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with IDD or autism.
• Minimum 6 months experience working directly with individuals with behavioral support needs.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and address challenging behaviors.
• Seek to understand participant’s individual method(s) of communication.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or other person-centered plans developed by teachers, specialists, or behavioral consultants.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and social interactions among participants and others.
• Assist with activities, transitions, and routines to minimize disruptions and promote positive behavior.
• Help develop the participant’s social emotional skills, such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, and empathy, through modeling and guided practice.
• Foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence in participants by providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Respond to behavioral crises in the home, community, and day program setting by deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of others present.
• Follow established protocols for managing severe behavioral incidents and seek additional support when necessary.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and families.
• Participate in team meetings and or Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed.

Skills

IDD/autism experience

Direct support

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Triangle Disability & Autism Services in Raleigh, NC is hiring a part-time Behavioral Support Staff to assist individuals with IDD or autism in daily living activities, personal care, and social development. You will document shifts in an EHR and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver person-centered supports.

Schedule options include evening and weekend slots with opportunities for wage increases, bonuses, and ongoing training.