Direct Support Specialist
- A passion for supporting young people with behavioral health challenges to maximize their potential through mentoring, role-modeling, coaching and other individually tailored interventions.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to children and adolescents in the community.
- Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising clinician and provide progress updates.
- Plan and facilitate fun and engaging activities involving physical and emotional regulation, promoting social skills and positive behaviors.
- Teach life skills such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-care.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and community partners.
- Complete documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Attend regular supervision and team meetings.
- Proficient in typing and using a computer as documentation is a very important part of this role
- Performing other duties related to the position.
- High school diploma or GED (a related bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
- At least one year of experience working with children with behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Must be 21 years or older
- Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable 39 month driving record
- Reliable transportation, including proof of Insurance
- Candidates are required to submit a negative drug test
- Obtain an Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Complete Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid training
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) contribution match
- Paid time off and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like:
- Behavioral Coach
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Case Aide
- Visitation Facilitator
- Community-based Specialist
- Family Support Worker
- Group Home Technician
- In-home Support
- Life Coach
- Mentor
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