Job Details: Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.30 - $28.54Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, $500 SIGN-ON BONUS: New employees will receive a $500 bonus after completing their six-month introductory phase. Job Summary: Support individuals with “extreme” behavioral challenges to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and assistance with medical care. Maintain professional conduct and adhere to agency and state policies and procedures at all times. Must be willing to work with all program participants.   Note: An “extreme” client is one who meets Cascade Connections’ established criteria, has behavioral challenges, and may become physically assaultive. As part of its commitment to transitioning adults with developmental disabilities out of state institutions, Washington State supplements an Enhanced Rate program for these clients. Because these clients have lived in institutions and exhibited significant challenges in the community, their Behavioral Technicians receive a higher wage when serving these clients. The agency accountant has established 2 rates of pay for staff: (1) Regular Rate of pay; (2) Enhanced Rate of pay for sites that serve extreme clients. Staff only receive the Enhanced Rate when providing direct service to identified “extreme” clients officially enrolled in the Enhanced Rate program. When not working with this client, staff receive the Regular Rate of pay for Direct Support Professionals. Hours and shifts at the Enhanced Rate site will vary depending upon the needs of the Enhanced Rate client or program.   Requirements:   At least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English Willing and able to follow Cascade Connections’ drug-free workplace policy and submit to for-cause drug testing Organized and efficient Able to work independently and in a group Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping tasks detailed in this document Able to fulfill non-standard work hours (at least one evening and one weekend) as needed by the program Able to work with a diverse set of clientele in various settings Treats all clients with respect and is able to relate in a warm and caring manner At least 6 months’ experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced training and fluency in RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills (may be acquired in-house within one month of hire unless already obtained) Additional suggested courses include: Navigating Challenging Behaviors, Advanced Positive Behavior Support, Incident Reporting, Mandatory Reporting, and Peer Coaching. Available for weekly team meetings to review and practice RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills and other communication regarding clients, at the discretion of the program supervisor Able to consistently work with challenging clientele and to assess and manage challenging or crisis situations Positive attitude while working with difficult populations in order to be a role model to their peers Willing to take direction in developing behavior management and crisis resolution skills Able to meet additional requirements outlined below   Additional Requirements:   Valid Washington State driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation (upon hire) Residence phone or cell phone (upon hire) US bank account for direct deposit (upon hire) Disclosure Statement (upon hire) Passing federal fingerprint background check (initial background check authorization submitted within 1 day of hire; fingerprints for federal background check submitted prior to working unsupervised) Orientation & Safety Training and Policy & Procedures Training (first day of employment) First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (within 30 days of hire, prior to working unsupervised) Bloodborne Pathogens Training (within 30 days of employment) Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver (within 30 days of hire) 40-hour CORE and 30-hour Population-Specific Trainings (within 120 days of hire) Developmental Disability Specialty Training (if not required to take 40-hour CORE, within 120 days of hire) Nurse Core Delegation Training (prior to being delegated for medication administration) Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification (within 200 days of hire) or NAC/LPN/RN certificate   Physical Requirements:   Lifting, transferring, and positioning: Lifting up to 40lbs At times, 1-person or 2-person lifts are required. Clients may require transferring with the use of a Hoyer Lift. In an emergency, staff may be expected to move up to 100lbs. Bending, scooping, and reaching: Assist clients with physical therapy exercises. Dress clients and change attends when necessary. Assist with laundry, carrying supplies, and putting away supplies. General household cleaning/maintenance (mopping, vacuuming, tidying up, dishwashing, washing windows, changing light bulbs, yard work, etc.) Transportation: Assist clients (including those who use wheelchairs and mobility devices) in and out of vehicles. Follow proper procedures for securing seat belt straps, safety straps, and wheelchair belts.   Responsibilities:   Understand and follow Cascade Connections’ mission statement and values. Understand and regularly review each client’s Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), and follow plans when providing care. Understand and regularly review Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs). Carry out goals and training programs as specified in the IISP and provide care that is consistent with the IISP. Appropriately document all goals worked on. Understand and regularly review Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Functional Assessments (FAs) for applicable clients. Follow strategies identified in the client’s PBSP in response to their challenging behaviors. Follow support plans in regards to medication administration, and document medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Support clients to complete ADLs as independently as possible. Assist and supervise clients with daily personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, etc.) to ensure their safety and well-being at all times. Assist clients in carrying out basic household chores (e.g., cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc.). Support clients’ access to the community by referring to activity calendars and allowing flexibility for scheduled and unscheduled outings. Assist clients with community interactions. Be professional, and lead by example. Establish and maintain positive communication, working relationships, and professional boundaries with clients, guardians/family members, healthcare practitioners, community members and co-workers. Keep the Area Manager apprised as issues arise. Assist clients with financial transactions as directed by supervisor or Assistant Site Manager. Keep receipts for all client purchases, and document appropriately. Assist clients in accessing appropriate transportation, either by agency vehicle or by public transportation (note: staff are required to use personal vehicles - with active insurance and updated vehicle inspection when appropriate agency vehicles are unavailable). Help keep agency vehicles clean and in good repair by reporting any damage or problems to the Area Manager. Assist and instruct clients in emergency evacuation procedures. Conduct monthly apartment safety checks. Read information boards and Therap SComms/T-Logs/ISP data, check box for notes, and exchange pertinent information with staff during shift change. Complete all documentation on assigned clients prior to leaving shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, MARs, ADLs, Intake/Elimination Records, IISP goals, T-Logs, etc. Report unusual or emergent situations to the Area Manager. Complete Therap General Event Reports (GERs) within 24 hours of the incident for management review. Immediately report all alleged or suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation to Residential Care Services (Complaint Resolution Unit) and the Area Manager. Safeguard the confidentiality of client records and information (see Confidentiality Pledge). Participate in all designated in-service trainings, client-specific meetings related to the “extreme” client, and attend all staff meetings as directed by the Area Manager. Punch in and out of Paycom at proper times to ensure time worked is reported correctly. Correctly differentiate between regular hours worked and hours worked with Behavior Technician status when working direct support with “extreme” client(s). Submit timecard, verifying its accuracy by due date. Communicate to management any discrepancies between time worked and schedule. Abide by Cascade Connections’ leave request policy if unable to work a regularly scheduled shift (all leave requests approvals are at the discretion of the Area Manager based on needs of the program). Perform other duties as assigned by management.   100% of this position qualifies as Instruction and Support Services as defined in DDA Policy 6.04 (revision 01/2024).   The Residential Operations Manager and the Executive Director reserve the right to make appropriate changes to the preceding job description at any time or as needed.   Cascade Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and stands committed to Affirmative Action.   : Benefits Sick leave 401k plan Employee Assistance Program In addition, full-time employees receive: Vacation Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) Life insurance