2:1 High-Behavior Support | Residential Group Home

Wilson's Residential Homes is hiring dependable, professional, and safety-focused Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in a DBHDS-licensed residential group home serving adult males with developmental disabilities and significant behavioral support needs.

⚠ IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is a high-behavior, 2:1 staffing environment.

Individuals supported in the home require 2:1 staffing, meaning two staff members are assigned to provide direct supervision, care, and support to each individual during the scheduled shift.

Applicants should understand that this position involves working directly with individuals who may exhibit significant behavioral, personal-care, and safety-related needs.

⏰ REQUIRED AVAILABILITY

You must be available to work within one or more of the following shift timeframes to be eligible for this position:

• 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Applicants who are not available to work within one or more of these timeframes will not be eligible for this position.

Applicants should clearly indicate which shift(s) they are available to work when applying.

BEHAVIORAL ENVIRONMENT

Individuals supported in the home may display behaviors that include, but are not limited to:

• Hitting
• Punching
• Kicking
• Pinching
• Biting
• Physical aggression
• Property destruction
• Elopement or attempts to leave the supervised area
• Verbal or emotional outbursts
• Impulsive or unsafe behaviors
• Difficulty with transitions or following directions

Applicants must be comfortable working in an environment where behavioral incidents may be intense, unpredictable, and physically demanding.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

DSPs will:

• Provide personalized care and direct support to individuals with significant behavioral and support needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
• Provide direct 2:1 supervision and maintain awareness of the individual's location, behavior, and safety.
• Implement behavior-support strategies in accordance with each individual's ISP, BSP, risk protocols, and individualized care plans.
• Provide appropriate redirection, prompting, reassurance, and de-escalation support.
• Monitor individuals' health and well-being, including observing for changes in condition and recognizing signs of potential medical or behavioral emergencies.
• Take vital signs when required by the individual's care plan, medical protocols, or agency procedures.
• Assist with medication administration or medication-related support in accordance with applicable training, authorization, protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Safely operate approved manual-handling equipment, including Hoyer lifts, when required, to support safe transfers, resident comfort, and injury prevention.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding and support proper nutrition while respecting individual preferences and applicable dietary restrictions.
• Assist with community activities, medical appointments, transportation, and other activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and maintaining appropriate household conditions.
• Follow established safety, emergency, behavioral, and crisis procedures.
• Monitor for changes in behavior and identify potential safety concerns.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Report incidents, injuries, behavioral changes, medical concerns, and safety concerns in accordance with agency procedures.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, behavioral professionals, families, and other members of the individual's support team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be dependable and reliable.
• Be available to work one or more of the required shift timeframes listed above.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have their own vehicle.
• Provide proof of valid automobile insurance.
• Have a valid driver's license if driving is required for the position.
• Successfully complete the required background check.
• Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening.
• Complete all required DBHDS and agency training.
• Remain calm and professional during behavioral incidents.
• Follow individualized support plans, behavioral support plans, risk protocols, and safety procedures.
• Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, including assisting with transfers and other direct-care responsibilities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working in high-behavior or high-support environments, particularly experience supporting individuals with:

• Intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Autism
• Physical aggression
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Elopement
• Significant behavioral support needs
• Residential group homes
• Behavioral health or mental health services
• 1:1 or 2:1 staffing environments
• Personal care and ADL support
• Hoyer lifts or other approved transfer equipment

High-behavior experience is preferred but not required. Applicants who demonstrate reliability, professionalism, patience, and a willingness to learn may be considered and will receive appropriate training.

TRAINING & BACKGROUND CHECK

All selected applicants will be required to successfully complete the applicable background check and pre-employment screening before working independently with individuals receiving services.

Employees will receive the appropriate DBHDS, agency, safety, behavioral, and job-specific training necessary for their position and the individuals they support.

Additional training may be required based on the individual's ISP, BSP, risk protocols, medical needs, behavioral needs, and safety requirements.

THIS POSITION IS NOT FOR EVERYONE

This position is best suited for someone who is patient, dependable, alert, physically capable, emotionally mature, and comfortable working with individuals who may display significant behavioral challenges.

If you have experience working with high-behavior individuals, 1:1 or 2:1 staffing, group homes, autism, developmental disabilities, aggression, elopement, personal care, or ADL support, we strongly encourage you to apply.

APPLY TODAY

Wilson's Residential Homes
Direct Support Professional – 2:1 High-Behavior Support
DBHDS-Licensed Developmental Disability Residential Group Home
Serving Adult Males with Developmental Disabilities

REQUIRED SHIFT AVAILABILITY

12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

You must be available to work within one or more of these shift timeframes to be eligible for employment.

MUST HAVE

✓ Availability for at least one required shift timeframe
✓ Reliable transportation
✓ Own vehicle
✓ Valid automobile insurance
✓ Successful background check
✓ Required training
✓ Dependability and professionalism
✓ Ability to work in a high-behavior environment
✓ Ability to provide direct personal-care and behavioral support

Wilson's Residential Homes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, job requirements, and other lawful employment considerations.

This version keeps the “high-behavior” warning prominent, which is important for setting realistic expectations before someone applies, while making the overall posting sound professional and structured.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18