Direct Support Professional - Behavior Focus - Systems Unlimited
Iowa City, IA
About the Job
Description
Do you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? Systems Unlimited, Inc. could be the perfect place for you. We are a nonprofit organization that promotes dignity and growth for people with disabilities, significant behavioral and mental health needs, as well as other complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
As an Direct Support Professional at a Behavioral Site, you will:
- Be responsible for implementing individuals' Behavioral and Mental Health plans, as well as working with them to achieve their goals
- Support the values and foundation of Applied Behavior Analysis as well as Positive Behavioral Supports
- Teach people the skills to necessary to carry out daily living tasks which could include bathing, preparing meals, assistance with transportation, and learning to manage their own behavior and mental health needs
- Write documentation about the supports you provided during your shift
Requirements
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms in order to provide necessary supports and produce a variety of documentation which meets or exceeds state and agency standards
- Ability to implement and provide highly intensive behavioral support needs and other behavior intervention strategies, including physical intervention techniques
- At least one year of experience supporting people with behavior support needs preferred
- Valid Drivers License preferred
Benefits
Systems Unlimited offers:
- Paid training and classes needed to provide excellent services.
- Opportunities for growth: Most high-level positions are filled from within
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Affordable short-term disability and supplemental insurance options
- Team members working at least 30 hrs/week are eligible for affordable health, vision, and dental coverage
- Excellent paid time off package - up to 3.5 weeks of PTO/sick time your first year
- Nine paid holidays
- SUI is a Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) qualified employer
Source : Systems Unlimited