“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
*What You Will Do to Change Lives*
Under direct supervision of the Team Leader, Direct Care Staff provide support and case management for members served with a Developmental Disability and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
*Shifts Available:*
* *Full Time AM; 7am - 3:30pm; Sun-Thu*
* *Full Time AM; 7am - 3:30pm; Fri-Mon (2)*
* *Full Time AM; 7am - 3:30pm; Tue-Sat (3)*
* *Full Time PM; 3pm - 11:30pm; Tue-Sat (2)*
* *Full Time PM; 3pm - 11:30pm; Sun-Thu (3)*
Expected starting wage range is $20.94 - $25.59. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
*What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)*
* High School Graduation or G.E.D.
* Six months of prior experience providing direct care and special services to persons with developmental disabilities
* Complete the required training for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of initial employment and obtain RBT certification within twelve months of initial employment or be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional and maintain credential through employment
* Within one year of employment, all direct care staff shall complete both segments of Direct Support Professional (DSP) competency-based training course including the competency tests or pass the department-approved challenge tests applicable to both training segments. Proof of prior successful completion of both training segments and competency exams will meet this requirement
* Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
* Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
*What’s In It for You\**
* Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
* Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
* Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
* Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
* Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
* For more information visit: *https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits*
*Join Our Compassionate Team*
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Telecare’s Cypress House is a four-bedroom home designed to serve Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) clients who have challenging and complex needs, and would otherwise be at risk for admission to acute and locked settings or out-of-state placements. Cypress House is a Community Crisis Home, a new program model in California, created to serve residents with developmental disabilities and serious mental illness. This dual diagnosis home will offer residents a calm, welcoming environment where they will receive individualized assistance to stabilize the challenging behaviors and other factors preventing them from living in less intensive placements. Working within each individual’s strengths and developing skills, you can be a member of a multidisciplinary team which will deliver a full range of person-centered services and behavioral supports to help clients successfully transition or return to their preferred community living option.
*EOE AA M/F/V/Disability*
* May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Registered Behavioral Tech, RBT, ABA, DSP, Direct Support Professional, Case Manager, Case Management, Tasks, Entry Level, Mental Health Worker
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.94 - $25.59 per hour
Work setting:
* In-person
Work Location: In person
