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Strategies to Empower People

Behavioral Support Staff for Disabled Adults

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Behavioral Support Staff for Disabled Adults Strategies to Empower People - 3.3 Fairfield, CA Job Details Full-time $23 - $27 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Qualifications Food handling Activities of daily living (ADL) training Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Community care (work setting) Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Simple food item preparation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Personal grooming assistance Behavioral disorders support Intellectual disabilities support Patient hygiene assistance Caring for individuals with cerebral palsy Working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Food preparation Working with individuals with physical disabilities Autism spectrum disorders support Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Entry level Meal assistance Under 1 year Full Job Description Strategies to Empower People (STEP) is hiring full-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. Do you want to make a lasting impact on someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your experience with challenging behaviors in a community setting? Then keep reading!
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!
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) Must successfully pass a criminal background screen and drug screen at hire May be required to provide CA Driver License, current auto insurance, and maintain a clear Motor Vehicle Record for positions that require driving The rate of pay for this position ranges from $23 to $27 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 Solano County area with a focus on Fairfield.
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.