Behavioral support staff for deaf adults
Location
field, Sacramento, CA, United States
Salary
$46k – $56k/yr
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Junior (<2 years)
Required skills
Job Description
Strategies to Empower People (STEP) is hiring full-time and part-time Behavioral Support Staff to provide in-home and community support for adults with physical disabilities as well as Developmental Disabilities including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, intellectual disabilities, and more.
The adults supported by this position also have regular and consistent behavioral challenges which include physical & verbal aggression, elopement, self-injurious behaviors, and other similar needs.
This position supports people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and can require AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
Behavioral Support Staff provide hands-on support for our clients who exhibit regular and consistent behaviors. We are looking for empathetic, patient, and creative individuals who can help our clients find new ways to grow their independence while supporting their behavioral needs! This includes support with activities like:
- Hygiene (showering, toileting, bathing, etc.)
- Food preparation and meal assistance
- Developing relationships in their community
- Money management
- Personal growth and health management
- Behavior management
- And much more!
This position require AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills.
Qualified applicants:
- Must be 18+ with a high school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion
- Must have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of qualifying behavioral experience (professional experience, i.e. work-related)
- May be required to provide CA Driver License, current auto insurance, and maintain a clear Motor Vehicle Record for positions that require driving
- Must have AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills (level of skill dependent on client being served)
The rate of pay for this position ranges from $23 to $28 per hour. Rate offered is determined by an assessment of qualifying professional experience.
SCHEDULE
We hire for a variety of schedules, including Monday-Friday shifts, overnight shifts and weekend shifts. The more open your availability, the more potential to join our team!
LOCATION
Our Behavioral Support Staff provide support in the Greater Sacramento area, which can include South Sacramento, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, and other surrounding areas.
BENEFITS
Employees who meet a worked hours requirement can be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits after a short waiting period!
Other benefits include:
- Accrued vacation time after a waiting period
- Employee Assistant Program
- 401k after a waiting period/hours requirement
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- And TONS more! More information is available at https://stepagency.com/job-opportunities/benefits-of-employment/
WHO ARE WE?
Strategies to Empower People is a 100% employee-owned company has been providing services to adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) since 1994 and is the largest provider of our type in the area!
We believe that every moment has potential, and we work tirelessly to ensure the people we serve are given every opportunity to be as independent as possible in their homes and in their communities.
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