Behavioral Support Staff

TDAS, a non-profit disability services agency has current openings Monday-Friday, MORNING and AFTERNOON shifts at our Morrisville Building Abilities Center and in the home. (We are not looking for evening and weekend staff at present.)

• A Behavioral Support Staff
• assists individuals with IDD and/or autism in daily living activities, personal care, skill development, and community involvement to promote independence and well-being. BSS' are required to complete online documentation in an electronic heath record (EHR) each shift.

Job Duties include

• Manage and address challenging behaviors.
• Seek to understand participant’s individual method(s) of communication.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) or other person-centered plans developed by teachers, specialists, or behavioral consultants.
• Use positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and social interactions among participants and others.
• Assist with activities, transitions, and routines to minimize disruptions and promote positive behavior.
• Help develop the participant’s social emotional skills, such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, and empathy, through modeling and guided practice.
• Foster a sense of belonging and self-confidence in participants by providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Respond to behavioral crises in the home, community, and day program setting by deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of others present.
• Follow established protocols for managing severe behavioral incidents and seek additional support when necessary.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and families.
• Participate in team meetings and or Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with IDD or autism.
• Minimum 6 months experience working directly with individuals with behavioral support needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable.

By joining our team you will become an ally to the disability and autism community.

• What’s in it for me? (Benefits)
• Orientation & on-going training paid at full wage
• Safety equipment & certifications provided
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunity for wage increase
• Mileage reimbursement
• Bonuses: Signing; Referral; Fill-In; Employee of the Quarter
• Opportunities for advancement

• What else is in it for me?
• Experience something new
• Challenge yourself
• Grow as a person
• Increase your independence
• Build lasting relationships
• Hone time management skills

Our 4 Core Values are Kindness, Honesty, Respect, & Teamwork.

Are they your core values too?

What Current Employees Have to Say...

• “I enjoy this job because I’m learning and it's an amazing experience to be doing something that actually helps.
• N.J., Direct Support Professional

“I’m so grateful to work with you guys. I have felt very welcomed since the start. I have plenty of hours and I appreciate how much TDAS staff have kept (in) contact. Everyone has been so helpful through the whole process!” G.W., Direct Support Professional

“It is great working with a team that is very supported.” N.P., Job Coach

*Requirements include, but are not limited to, high school diploma or equivalent, access to an insured and registered car, and valid driver's license.

Triangle Disability & Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.