Residential Behavior Support Professional - GH 21 (3341)

Alternatives, Inc. in South Bound Brook, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Residential Behavior Support Professional to support adults with developmental disabilities. Are you looking for a full-time job where you can make a positive difference in your community? Are you passionate about the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to live with dignity and respect? If so, read on!

We pay a competitive wage of $27.00/hr ($4.00 shift differential on weekends). We also offer great perks including paid training, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.

Most importantly, you have the opportunity to change live & build futures! If this sounds like the perfect full-time job for you, apply today!

Current available opportunity:

Sun, off

Mon, off

Tues, 3pm - 11pm

Wed, 3pm - 11pm

Thurs, 3pm - 11pm

Fri, 3pm - 11pm

Sat, 8am - 4pm

ABOUT ALTERNATIVES, INC:

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses. Our services include residential, behavior support, employment, support coordination, and recreation. We strive to enable our clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using our person-centered philosophy.

We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members. That is why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL:

• Serves as shift supervisor in lieu of Manager and assistant manager

• Supports program staff and clients by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, assisting clients in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting clients to be independent in activities of daily living.

• Responsible for assisting clients in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates clients about maintaining homes. 

• Assists in scheduling client appointments.

• Provides necessary transportation adhering to the driving policies and standards of Alternatives, Inc.

• Assists clients with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include reconciling accounts and assisting clients with spending choices.

• Evaluates skills and needs of each individual receiving services and makes recommendations to Program Manager

• Assists in planning and implementing client service plans with the Program Manager and Interdisciplinary Team

• Assists with information gathering for personal outcome measures and other assessments

• Supervises and assists clients in maintenance and upkeep of apartments or home, meal preparation, hygiene and other activities as needed

• Provides necessary transportation adhering to the driving policies and standards of Alternatives, Inc.

• Implements client individualized training programs

• Assists in planning and implementing Behavior Plans with Behavior Specialists, BCBA, Program Manager and IDT, when applicable

• Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner

• Ensures security of client residence, program, staff office, agency and vehicle key

• Completes and maintains records as per agency policy and assigned by Program Manager

• Availability to be contacted in emergency situations

• Assists in training of clients in necessary areas

• Assists Program Manager in maintaining contact with outside agencies providing services to individuals

• Participates as a team member in planning, implementing and evaluating services provided by the program

• Participates in & attends program & general staff meetings

Some aspects of this job are not easily accomplished but at the end of each shift, knowing your clients are happy makes you feel great about the work you do!

BENEFITS

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees are entitled to the following Benefits:

• Paid Trainings
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Federal Credit Union
• Discounted Auto Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Worker’s Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Plan
• AFLAC
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time Employees are entitled to the following additional Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account Participation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Paid Benefit Time (120 hours)
• Paid Sick Time (40 hours)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you are right for this full-time Residential Behavior Support Professional position, apply now with our mobile-friendly application!

Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

• Bachelor's degree in ABA or related field (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, etc.)

• Also must have at least one (1) year experience with the below:

• • Completing Functional Behavior Assessments,
  • Writing and Implementing Behavior Support Plans,
  • Provide ongoing monitoring to all those expected to implement Behavior Support Plan strategies
  • Training caregivers in Behavior Support Plan
• Applied Behavior Analysis skills, including but not limited to:
  • Interpret functional behavioral assessments/analyses (FBA) of individuals with emotional and behavioral disturbances and/or developmentally challenged clients.
  • Implement interventions and strategies for decreasing problem behavior and teaching adaptive and functional communication skills. 
  • Collect extensive and appropriate data and share findings with Behavior support team as needed.
  •  Collaborate with behavior technicians’ staff in homes and other community based settings to train and implement behavior/treatment plans using techniques grounded in ABA and Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) to promote the well-being and independence of the client served. 
• Strong interpersonal & effective communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record & ability to transport clients.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks and a drug screen
• Clear tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/first aid, medication administration, and positive behavioral support training

Salary : $27