LAS TRAMPAS SCHOOL INC
Behavior Support Professional (Personal Services)
Under the direction and guidance of the Specialized Administrator/House Manager, the Behavior Support Professional is responsible for ensuring support is provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with significant behavioral barriers in a specialized residential facility. The Behavior Support Professional is responsible for working closely with contracted behaviorists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other members of the consultant team to ensure quality care and positive behavioral support and outcomes to the residents served. The Behavior Support Professional shall ensure implementation of skill-based training based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports to teach individuals how to deal with issues that may result in behavioral episodes as outlined in the residents' Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavior plans. Such training shall take place in both the home and in various community settings. The ability to assess and effectively identify and address behaviors exhibited by residents in an ethical and safe manner is crucial to this position.
The Behavior Support Professional is also responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, comfortable, attractive, and clean home for the residents and to support them in a dignified and respectful manner.
Due to the extent of physical behaviors exhibited by residents, the Behavior Support Professional understands the inherent risk of personal injury. Therefore, it is highly important for the BSP to adhere to all safety and preventative measures and training.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirement of this job may include, but are not limited to, the following: