Direct Support Professional/Paraprofessional

Company: Kansas City Behavioral Health
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Behavioral Health Allies - Live, Grow, Learn

A Day in The Life....

Our Direct Support Professional/Paraprofessional will be responsible for assisting adolescent and young adults with severe behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities with life activities. This includes riding with them to school and aiding them during their instructional portion of the day under a Certified Teacher, transporting them to appointments, administering medications as needed, cooking for or assisting them with cooking, administering activities both at home and in the community, as well as promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals.

(www.behavioralhealth.org)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Referral bonus, OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Acct, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K, Additional $100 stipend on top of your regular pay after 90 days, and more.

Shifts Available

7:00a - 7:00p, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed

7:00a - 7:00p, Thurs, Fri, Sat

Requirements

Experience & Educational Requirements

* High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
* Valid Driver's License
* Able to implement relevant behavior plans outlined in students IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)
* 6 Months of work experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities
* Work with adolescent and young adults in a behavioral health setting preferred
* Bachelor Degree, welcome but not required (applicable areas are: Psychology, Social Services, Special Education, or related fields)
* CNA experience, welcome but not required

Responsibilities

1. Assist and/or facilitates the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the participants' preference, needs and interests. Implementation of Behavioral Support Plan and Individualized Programming as instructed by clinical staff.

2. Assist in and/or administer Crisis Management and redirection.

3. Ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for the individuals being served.

4. Assist individuals during transport, educational period, and when practicing skills to develop more acquired proficiency in independence. This includes support of all activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene practices, cleaning, cooking, medication management (L1MA certified staff), budgeting, etc.)

5. Support community visits with individuals being served.

6. Maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data as instructed.

7. Transport and support community errands, visits and medical appointments with individuals served.

( This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Task may be assigned as needed throughout the duration of employment.)

About BHA

BHA is a comprehensive behavior analytic service provider committed to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis ABA) and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports into the services we provide. Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training. We service individuals with a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood. We work with the client and family in diverse settings - homes, school districts, residential homes, mental health facilities - and in partnership with many service providers and members of our client's advocate team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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