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Therapeutic Support Staff
To administer one-to-one supports and interventions in the facility or community with adults that have developmental disabilities since birth. The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) will implement the Individual Support Plan, follow the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and help individuals work towards their ISP goals in the Day Program Facility and also in the Community environment.
Openings available:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- PRN
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Facilitate activities that help the individual served to gain skills as identified in the ISP.
- Implement and document behaviors and interventions as described in the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
- Assist individual to access community activities and facilitate community integration
- Drive and transport individual served as necessary to implement ISP goals and facilitate community integration in community-based activities.
- Utilize crisis management techniques to intervene in behavior crises
- Approach individual served in accordance with philosophy of self-determination and positive approach guidelines described in Everyday Lives.
- Document individual records in accordance with policies and procedures to include delivering quality services.
- Record and report any changes in health, reactions, or responses in behavior observed to Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.
- Attend all in-service training and educational programs as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Description
There are full-time employee positions, for 35 hours per week with pay based on: time with the agency/education/experience. Hours are available during daytime Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm.
The position requires a valid PA drivers license and access to a registered and insured vehicle as transportation of clients is required and non-commuting mileage is reimbursed at $.50 per mile.
Minimum age is 18 and minimum education is high school diploma or GED. Current needs are in Delaware County and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania.
Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees
Following 30 days of employment, with employer contributing 50% toward employee-only bi-weekly premium:
- Medical benefits, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium
- Ancillary Benefits of Dental and Vision, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium
Following 30 days of employment, automatic enrollment:
- Short Term Disability
- Group Long Term Disability
- Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Flexible Spending Account
Following 6-month introductory Period:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) earned up to 3 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on total hours worked
- Observance of the following paid holidays during the year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Following 1,000 hours or one year of employment:
- 401K Plan – employer matches up to 3% of employee’s bi-weekly contribution
We're Hiring
Behavior Support Specialist
To administer one-to-one supports and interventions in the facility or community with adults that have developmental disabilities since birth. The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) will implement the Individual Support Plan, follow the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and help individuals work towards their ISP goals in the Day Program Facility and also in the Community environment.
Openings available:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- PRN
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Facilitate activities that help the individual served to gain skills as identified in the ISP.
- Implement and document behaviors and interventions as described in the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
- Assist individual to access community activities and facilitate community integration
- Drive and transport individual served as necessary to implement ISP goals and facilitate community integration in community-based activities.
- Utilize crisis management techniques to intervene in behavior crises
- Approach individual served in accordance with philosophy of self-determination and positive approach guidelines described in Everyday Lives.
- Document individual records in accordance with policies and procedures to include delivering quality services.
- Record and report any changes in health, reactions, or responses in behavior observed to Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.
- Attend all in-service training and educational programs as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Description
There are full-time employee positions, for 35 hours per week with pay based on: time with the agency/education/experience. Hours are available during daytime Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm.
The position requires a valid PA drivers license and access to a registered and insured vehicle as transportation of clients is required and non-commuting mileage is reimbursed at $.50 per mile.
Minimum age is 18 and minimum education is high school diploma or GED. Current needs are in Delaware County and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania.
Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees
Following 30 days of employment, with employer contributing 50% toward employee-only bi-weekly premium:
- Medical benefits, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium
- Ancillary Benefits of Dental and Vision, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium
Following 30 days of employment, automatic enrollment:
- Short Term Disability
- Group Long Term Disability
- Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Flexible Spending Account
Following 6-month introductory Period:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) earned up to 3 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on total hours worked
- Observance of the following paid holidays during the year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Following 1,000 hours or one year of employment:
- 401K Plan – employer matches up to 3% of employee’s bi-weekly contribution
Employment Opportunities
Requirements to receive an interview to join our team:
- 18 years of age and older.
- Verification of High school degree. Bachelor's degree preferred for most positions, Master's degree required for some positions.
- Provide copies of full Employment Application and Resume (emailed upon receipt of pre-employment application)
- Provide names for reference checks
Employment Training Opportunities
Training Information
Spectra will provide the following, as relevant to the position:
- CPR training if not certified already
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
- SPECTRUM Training
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Support Staff Training (OID)
- Professional Training to Serve Individuals who are Dually Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses
- ISP based Training (An agreement to carry out the participant’s ISP; Individual Support Plan responsibilities)
- Support Service Worker Agreement by (ODP) Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Program
