Behavioral Training Specialist I

Job Description

Job DescriptionDo you have a heart for service and a desire to work with meaning and purpose? Join the Goodwill of OC Team to help positively impact lives. You'll work directly with adults with disabilities to help them thrive in the workplace!

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of the Community Based Services Behavioral Training Specialist (BTS) position is to provide supervision, training, transportation, and support to adults with developmental disabilities who may experience complex behavioral needs, including occasional physical or verbal outbursts, as well as other challenges, within a community/employment-based environment. If you have a heart for service and a drive to positively impact the lives of others, this position may be right for you.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be twenty-one years of age. High School diploma or GED; some College Courses in a related field preferred. Work experience in a variety of occupational areas with some lived experience or work history interacting with individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities preferred, particularly working with individuals that exhibit challenging behaviors. Education in a Human Service or related field may substitute for experience. Familiarity with disabilities. Have own reliable vehicle that can seat at least three (3) passengers with standard equipped seatbelts. Must possess valid California Drivers' license, and carry minimal liability insurance. Must have a clean driving record and submit to routine DMV pull notice program. As the safe transportation of individuals is an important aspect of this position, employees must maintain a DMV record which remains in good standing and does not include DUI or reckless driving convictions. Failure to maintain a DMV record in good standing may result in separation from Goodwill of Orange County.

Must possess a personal mobile phone and be willing to use said phone for official Goodwill use per Cell Phone Reimbursement Policy. Effective writing skills to complete required documentation. Agrees to special guidelines; ETS Job Specifications Relating to Administration of Pay and Schedules that clarifies work hours, pay, lunch breaks, rest breaks and time off.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, Full-Time
BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Vol. Life and AD&D/Holiday Pay/Vacation Pay/Tuition Reimbursement/Retirement Plan/Cell phone stipend/Mileage reimbursement/20% Discount on Store Purchases