Direct Care Professional - Residential Services (Great Falls, MT)

Aware Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Great Falls, Montana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate support to children and adults with behavioral health needs and developmental disabilities using a trauma-informed approach. Implement individual support plans and document observations accurately using electronic medical record systems.

Qualifications

We are looking for compassionate and reliable Direct Care Professionals to support children and adults with behavioral health needs and intellectual and developmental disabilities. A high school diploma or HSE is required, along with computer literacy skills and a willingness to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including paid training and tuition advancement programs.

Job Description

Description

Now Hiring: Direct Care Professionals
Make a Difference with Children & Adults in Behavioral Health

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable Direct Care Professionals to support children and adults with:

  • Behavioral health needs
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities

All services are provided using a trauma-informed care approach.

Positions & Shifts

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • On-call / PRN
  • Days, evenings, overnights, and weekends available

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $17.00 – $25.00/hour (based on experience, education, and shift)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid training and ongoing professional development
  • Tuition advancement program for related education

You’re a Great Fit If You:

  • Are patient, kind, and dependable
  • Want a meaningful job helping others build skills and independence
  • Can work as part of a supportive, professional team
  • Are interested in behavioral health, DD services, or ABA

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

  • Ability to, under AWARE’s Unconditional Care Philosophy, implement individual support plans with the knowledge of behavioral techniques, interventions, skill building techniques, and understanding of the emotional and behavioral needs of individuals diagnosed a developmental disability.
  • Requires computer literacy skills, including the ability to navigate, record, and overall basic computer skills needed for performance-based software as well as an electronic medical records system.
  • Must have the interpersonal oral and written communications skills to work as a team member, to make observations and to report them accurately, to learn resident care methods, and to follow oral and written instructions.
  • A High School Diploma or HSE is required, along with past employment experience.
  • Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License.
  • Must have an acceptable driving record; as well as an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.

Benefits:AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.AWARE’s benefits include:

  • Annual Raises
  • Tuition Advancement Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Aware Inc.

AWARE MISSION: We help people live independent lives. # AWARE is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers quality, community-based support for people with mental health and/or developmental disabilities and families with children ages 0 to 8. We serve all 56 counties in Montana. # AWARE’s goal is to assist individuals and families in making sound life choices. The support we provide allows those we serve to become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. # SERVICES: - We ensure people with mental health and developmental disabilities live in a home of their choice and provide the day-to-day support they need. - We ensure adults and children live successfully in their communities, providing home visits, help in school, assistance with services, psychiatric assessment, and outpatient counseling. - We support children ages 0-8 and their families through Early Head Start, behavioral health services, home visiting, and child care. - We help the adults we serve find fulfilling employment, either through an AWARE program or in the community. - We hire professional, experienced staff to serve the individuals we support, employing more than 800 employees across Montana.
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