Direct Service Provider

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Direct Service Provider, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs to achieve their highest potential. This rewarding position involves providing compassionate, personalized care and assistance to clients with developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. You will work closely with clients to promote independence, safety, and well-being through engaging activities and tailored interventions. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your skills in behavioral health, crisis management, and client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct support to clients by assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration in accordance with care plans.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Conduct intake assessments and maintain detailed medical documentation, including vital signs, medication records, and progress notes within electronic health records (EHR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral emergencies safely and effectively.
• Support clients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health needs through tailored behavioral health interventions and social work practices.
• Collect data on client progress, behavior patterns, and treatment outcomes to inform ongoing care plans.
• Maintain a safe environment by applying first aid and CPR when necessary, adhering to safety protocols at all times.

Experience

• Prior experience working with children or youth in educational or clinical settings is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or neurodiverse conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Background in mental health or behavioral health services, including crisis management and mental health and behavioral care.
• Knowledge of addiction counseling principles and experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records management, EMR/EHR systems, and maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Skills in behavior management techniques, social work practices, de-escalation methods, and client communication are essential.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred but not required; willingness to obtain certification is expected.

This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to support others through active engagement, problem-solving, and empathetic communication. If you are motivated by making a positive impact while expanding your expertise in behavioral health and client care, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $9 - $10