Behavioral Aide Residential / Direct Support Professional

Posted: 07/08/2024

Primary Functions

  • Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers to include training on basic living skills (BLS) according to assessed needs and implementation of behavioral plans if applicable
  • Meets daily productivity standards through individual and group BLS services
  • Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene issues), medication use, chores, and safety issues
  • Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
  • Preparation of consumer meals according to consumer’s individualized dietary orders,  posted menus and responsible for stocking of food and household items
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and takes a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation
  • Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements
  • Ensures adherence to the posted household schedule, individual appointments, and implements planned activities
  • Transports consumers to and from appointments/outings
  • Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
  • Works with consumers and staff to ensure house cleanliness
  • Performs hand off communication at shift change and effectively collaborates with the treatment team members
  • Complies with routine health and safety tasks for both house and vehicles
  • Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources
  • Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
  • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
  • Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs
  • Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
  • Documents in a legible manner, types of consumer services on a progress note
  • Documents detailed BLS services provided, individualized consumer responses, and progress toward goals
  • Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
  • Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality
  • Is pleasant and cooperative with others
  • Assists consumers and visitors as needed
  • Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
  • Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences
  • Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
  • Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
  • Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
  • Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
  • Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
  • Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
  • Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor or designee




Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Must be 23 years of age or older, Maintain a valid Alabama driver license and must have proof of current liability insurance.