HR IDD - Big Bear - Behavioral Support Professional (PT 3PM - 11PM) (66582)

Job Details: Job Location: HR IDD - Big Bear - Chesapeake, VA 23323, Position Type: Part Time - 0-19, No Benefits, Education Level: Certification Non-Degree Obtained, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negotiable, Job Shift: Evening, Job Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Services. The Behavioral Support Professional (BSP) provides direct clinical services - assessment, interventions, treatment planning and discharge planning through consistent implementation of all plans. The BSP works directly with the DSP to provide supports in the I/DD residential programs. Essential Functions: Provides behavioral and direct support services in accordance with accepted standards and best practices in I/DD services, as outlined by CARF, Federal and State Regulations, VOACC’s Mission, policies and procedures. Plans and conducts supports to people according to their Person-Centered Plan. Documents according to BSP guidelines and assures DSP staff also do so while working together. Performs documentation for each shift worked, may be asked to contribute to support plans and attend meetings to help develop goals/objectives, may collect billing and census information. Attends team meetings when indicated and reports on people and their progress toward goals; updates support plans as needed or as changes in condition occur. Delivers supports in an ethical manner that promotes respect for the person and enhances their dignity and satisfaction. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret a person’s response to supports in an age/disability/culturally sensitive specific manner and ensures documentation of this. Assesses and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive manner to people and their families/guardians. Participates on the house team meetings and trainings. Keeps all certifications and trainings current. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications Requirements Educational / Experience Requirements: Associates Degree preferred. 5 years’ experience in an I/DD setting. 2 or more years’ experience working with people with a SIS scale of Level 4 for Autism or Behavioral Issues. Qualifications / Skills: Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related disability-related needs of people supported. Knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the I/DD population served. Ability to assess and interpret data about the person’s status to identify each person’s needs and provide appropriate care, including age related care/disability/cultural sensitivity related care to the I/DD population. Basic knowledge of chronic mental illness. Excellent communication and group/process skills as related to each person’s needs. Demonstrate assessment, intervention, treatment and planning skills. Versatile, flexible, and able to perform in stressful situations. Good time and organizational skills. Capable of coordinating multi-faceted workload. Ability to work with an array of mental/physical disabled persons. Successfully complete CPR certification and TOVA training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas