Behavior Assistant

Looking for dedicated Behavior Assistances who would like to work with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our 66th Group Home. A Behavior Assistant will provide training, support, care and supervision for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This is a behavior intense group home.

Must have the following to be eligible for hire...

• Minimum of one year experience working with intellectual disabilities.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Pass background screening, physical and drug screen.
• Have a valid FL driver license.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 8:00am-4pm

A Behavior Assistant is responsible for providing supervision, work activity, prevocational training and recreational / leisure time programming to an assigned group of Developmentally Disabled persons.

• Display awareness of the general curriculum of Agency programs
• Stay within each Consumer’s individual program plan
• Responsible for direct supervision of Consumers at all times; e.g., but not limited to the following: Consumer outings; Consumer support activities; During Consumer or Employee breaks, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for each Consumer in the areas of attendance, training progress, client participation, baselines, and production
• Write daily progress notes on Consumers directly supervised
• Write daily behavior logs or incident reports on an as needed basis
• Submit all paperwork to the Supervisor for review.
• Ensure all safety practices are observed, quality assurance standards are met and infection control practices are maintained with regard to Consumer participation.
• Consumers must also pick up after themselves when using common-use areas such as break areas and lunchrooms
• Evaluates consumers for annual assessment plans, recommends training goals / support services and gives input for quarterly progress reports.
• Assists with Program and Agency related activities and support services, including on or off-site recreational activities to the benefit of all Consumers
• Collaborates with other staff members to ensure implementation of a Safety Care for all Consumers and at all times
• Provides any job-related services as requested

MacTown Inc. provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15