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PrismHR

Behavior-Focused Direct Support Professional

PrismHR, Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States, 33545

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Behavior-Focused Direct Support Professional Are you a highly skilled and resilient caregiver dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality support to individuals with complex behavioral needs? We are seeking a

Behavior-Focused Direct Support Professional (DSP)

to join an all-male behavior group home, focusing on residents with developmental disabilities, behavioral support needs, and total care requirements.

This demanding role requires unwavering professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents through specialized crisis management techniques.

Core Mission: Safety, Support, and Behavioral Management Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and quality of life for residents, integrating daily living assistance with expert behavioral support.

Behavioral Expertise:

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Professional Crisis Management (PCM)

techniques for prevention, de-escalation, and safe management of behavioral incidents.

Physical Intervention:

Conduct safe and approved

PCM physical restraints

when necessary to protect residents and staff during minimum to moderate episodes involving aggression or self-injurious actions.

Daily Living Assistance:

Provide total care and support for daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, grooming, medication administration, and meal preparation.

Documentation & Planning:

Observe, accurately document, and report resident behaviors, mood changes, and significant events, ensuring proper implementation of residents' individualized support plans.

Mobility Support:

Assist residents with mobility needs, including safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning.

Required Qualifications & Abilities

Behavioral Training:

Ability and willingness to immediately become

PCM certified

and proficiently utilize all required crisis management and physical intervention strategies.

Compassion & Observation:

Possess strong behavioral observation skills, patience, and a respectful, compassionate approach to working with individuals with challenging needs.

Physical Capability:

Must be physically capable of safely performing lifts, transfers, and

PCM interventions/restraint procedures .

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Prior experience in a behavioral group home, developmental disability services, or healthcare setting is preferred.

Logistics:

Valid driver's license may be required.

Training & Commitment You will be required to attend all necessary training, including

PCM certification , medication administration training, and ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of care and compliance.

If you are a behavioral expert ready to provide high-acuity care in Wesley Chapel, apply now!

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