Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Joyous Care Services is seeking dedicated and energetic individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (Behavioral Youth Support Specialists). This role is crucial in providing care and support to youth with high behavioral needs, including intellectual, developmental, and mental health issues. If you are compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Behavioral Support: Implement and follow the client’s behavior and care plans, focusing on therapeutic interventions and managing challenging behaviors. This includes addressing incidents of physical aggression (such as hitting, kicking, or throwing objects) and verbal aggression (including shouting, threats, or abusive language). Prepare to handle instances of elopement attempts, where youth may try to leave the facility without permission, and manage the high energy and activity levels typical of this population.
• Activity Engagement: Actively participate in and supervise a range of high-intensity and outdoor activities, such as hiking, escape rooms, and go-cart riding, while ensuring safety and engagement. The role requires constant vigilance to maintain safety during these activities, given the potential for impulsive or aggressive behavior.
• Household Management: Assist clients with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized home environment. This includes managing any potential damage or disruption caused by behavioral outbursts.
• Communication: Maintain positive, effective communication with youth, co-workers, administration, and interdisciplinary teams. Be prepared to document and report incidents of aggression and other behavioral issues accurately and promptly.
• Documentation: Complete and maintain thorough documentation as required by the client’s program and state licensing regulations. This includes detailed records of behavioral incidents, interventions, and progress.
• Crisis Management: Assist in preventing and managing difficult situations, including behavioral escalations and safety concerns. Employ de-escalation techniques and therapeutic strategies to address and diffuse aggressive or unsafe behavior.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma required. At least three years of direct care experience working with adolescents or adults with disabilities, mental health needs, and high behavioral needs, including experience managing aggressive and challenging behaviors.
• Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document information clearly and accurately; proficient typing skills. Ability to handle stressful and potentially unsafe situations calmly and effectively.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to engage in high levels of physical activity, including biking, running, and hiking for extended periods; ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be physically capable of managing and responding to aggressive behavior if necessary.
• Driving: Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Attitude: Maintain a positive, uplifting attitude to contribute to the mission of Joyous Care Services.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with youth exhibiting high behavioral needs is highly desirable.

Company DescriptionJoyous Care Services is a small family style business that provides home health Care services with a focus on enhancing overall personal well-being.

We strive to ensure our home health care recipients receive the nurturing support and guidance needed to reach their full health potential.
Whether looking to join our team of compassionate staff or you are in need of services, joining the Joyous Care family will be the start of a wonderful and fulfilling journey.

Company Description

Joyous Care Services is a small family style business that provides home health Care services with a focus on enhancing overall personal well-being.\r\n\r\nWe strive to ensure our home health care recipients receive the nurturing support and guidance needed to reach their full health potential. \r\nWhether looking to join our team of compassionate staff or you are in need of services, joining the Joyous Care family will be the start of a wonderful and fulfilling journey.