Behavioral Health Technician

Company: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location: Lompoc
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Are you interested in looking for an opportunity to further your experience in the behavioral health care field? Are you looking for a supportive environment that offers you the ability to make a significant impact on people's lives?If you answered YES to these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!Being a Direct Support Professional II has its Advantages!As a Direct Support Professional II at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.We offer:

• Up to a $1000 Sign on BONUS! Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health fieldA fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning processFlexible schedules that work with school and family commitments Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental diagnosis. Located in Lompoc, CA, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety of our individuals, while supporting them with self-help skills designed to encourage independence.Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional II include, but are not limited to:
  • Effectively implementing individual behavioral support plans based on ABA principles
  • Utilizing positive reinforcement and antecedent manipulation to increase appropriate behaviors
  • Assisting and supporting in the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs of our individuals
  • Assisting, instructing, and supporting our individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, bill pay, grocery shopping, and personal hygiene
  • Accompanying our individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and other activities, as directed
  • Must be willing to work with individuals who may exhibit challenging and/or aggressive behaviors
  • Must be comfortable providing hygiene assistanceKeywords: hiring immediately, overnight shift, direct care staff, caregiver, social services, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, direct support professional, behavioral interventionist

Keywords: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Lompoc , Behavioral Health Technician, Healthcare , Lompoc, California