What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Intensive Direct Support Specialist position at Agape of Appleton?
Pay for a Behavioral Support Specialist, also known as an Intensive Direct Support Specialist, now starting between $18.55 to $20.60 per hour plus overtime eligibility!
**Now hosting weekly open interviews on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm CT.**
Programs: Due to some behaviors, we are looking for someone that is patient and has a positive outlook. (The staffing is 1-on-1.)
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
About Agape of Appleton: A non-profit human services agency providing residential support services to individuals with differing abilitiesKeywords: Group Home, AFH, Adult Family Home, Assisted Living, autism, behavioral support
Agape of Appleton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or national origin. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the ADA, Agape will make reasonable accommodations to a qualified applicant (or existing employee) with a known physical or intellectual disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship according to ADA guidelines. Should you be chosen, employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and background checks.
**Now hosting weekly open interviews on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm CT.**
Programs: Due to some behaviors, we are looking for someone that is patient and has a positive outlook. (The staffing is 1-on-1.)
Responsibilities:
- Display behavioral support using Behavioral Support Plans and Trauma Informed Care approaches.
- Provide direct care support to individuals including personal cares, medication administration, behavioral intervention, and health monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with autistic individuals, aggressive behaviors, behavioral support plans, and trauma-informed care is required
- A strong passion for helping others with autism and intellectual and physical disabilities
- Be mentally and physically capable to assist participants based on their needs
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Maintain a valid driver’s license with excellent driving record
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits:
- $0 premium health insurance options
- Low premium dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans
- Flex and health savings accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Time and one-half for hours worked on recognized holidays.
- Generous paid time off benefits, Including: 6 paid personal/sick days per year, 1 week of paid vacation in the 1st year of employment, 2 weeks of paid vacation in the 2nd-4th years of employment, 3 weeks of paid vacation in the 5th-9th years of employment, and 4 weeks of paid vacation in the 10th year of employment.
- Paid training and continuing education
- Room for growth within the company
- Kind, supportive, and diverse work environment - all are welcome at Agape!
- Pay now starting between $18.55 to $20.60 per hour based on level of experience. Time and a 1/2 per hour for hours worked over 40 per week.
About Agape of Appleton: A non-profit human services agency providing residential support services to individuals with differing abilitiesKeywords: Group Home, AFH, Adult Family Home, Assisted Living, autism, behavioral support
Agape of Appleton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or national origin. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the ADA, Agape will make reasonable accommodations to a qualified applicant (or existing employee) with a known physical or intellectual disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship according to ADA guidelines. Should you be chosen, employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and background checks.
Salary : $19 - $21