Behavior Support Specialist

Do you have experience helping individuals with behavioral challenges?

Do you consider yourself a caring, empathetic and patient individual who enjoys helping others?

If so, our BSS position at Misericordia may be a good fit for you! Read to learn more and apply today!

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is currently seeking qualified Behavior Support Specialist (BSS)

The role of a BSS demands a hands-on approach to support and engage with our individuals. It requires not only physical stamina and strength, but also exceptional patience and the ability to provide comprehensive behavioral support.

We are seeking candidates who embody dependability, compassion, and a genuine commitment to assisting others. Our comprehensive paid training program will equip you with the knowledge to deliver superior care to our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Foster meaningful relationships between residents and their local community
• Assist residents in daily living tasks, promoting independence and personal care
• Advocate for resident rights
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in implementing high-quality programming
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also being self-motivated
• Team-oriented mindset with a keen interest in supporting individuals with behavioral challenges

BSS Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory, comfort with driving vans, ability to access off-campus homes, personal vehicle recommended
• Availability to work weekends
• Minimum of one-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Successful clearance of background checks, physical examination, and drug screening
• Responsible and reliable attitude
• Display compassion and unwavering commitment to delivering quality care
• Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted

Pay Structure

High School Diploma/GED:

Base pay: $21.00

• Day Shift: $21.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $21.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $21.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

Four-year degree:

Base pay: $22.00

• Day Shift: $22.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $22.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $22.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

If this sounds like a position that interests you, apply today: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3fe15c4a-23fd-4aec-9918-58ce2e03eeec&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=441913&lang=en_US&source=CC4

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visit our website at www.misericordia.com and click on the "Careers" tab to be directed to our application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60660 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $22