Behavior Assistant (Edmor Group Home)

Looking for dedicated Behavior Assistances who would like to work with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our Edmor Group Home. A Behavior Assistant will provide training, support, care and supervision for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This is a behavior intense group home.

Must have the following to be eligible for hire...

• Minimum of one year experience working with intellectual disabilities.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Pass background screening, physical and drug screen.
• Have a valid FL driver license.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 8:00am-4pm

A Behavior Assistant is responsible for providing supervision, work activity, prevocational training and recreational / leisure time programming to an assigned group of Developmentally Disabled persons.

• Display awareness of the general curriculum of Agency programs
• Stay within each Consumer’s individual program plan
• Responsible for direct supervision of Consumers at all times; e.g., but not limited to the following: Consumer outings; Consumer support activities; During Consumer or Employee breaks, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for each Consumer in the areas of attendance, training progress, client participation, baselines, and production
• Write daily progress notes on Consumers directly supervised
• Write daily behavior logs or incident reports on an as needed basis
• Submit all paperwork to the Supervisor for review.
• Ensure all safety practices are observed, quality assurance standards are met and infection control practices are maintained with regard to Consumer participation.
• Consumers must also pick up after themselves when using common-use areas such as break areas and lunchrooms
• Evaluates consumers for annual assessment plans, recommends training goals / support services and gives input for quarterly progress reports.
• Assists with Program and Agency related activities and support services, including on or off-site recreational activities to the benefit of all Consumers
• Collaborates with other staff members to ensure implementation of a Safety Care for all Consumers and at all times
• Provides any job-related services as requested

MacTown Inc. provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person