Location: Richmond, TX 77469

Date Posted: 6/11/2024

Category: Behavioral

Education: High School Diploma/GED

With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Our Client is seeking motivated and reliable professionals to work as Behavior Support Specialists in the Richmond, TX area.

CLIENT'S HOURS/COMPENSATION
*PRN -$17-$19./hr DOQ
* Weekdays 2:30 pm - 10:30 am
* Weekends: Range of schedules from 6:30 am - 10:30 pm

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
The Behavioral Support Specialist is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children and youth assigned to their care, as well as the coordination and implementation of the interventions and activities designed to promote growth and a stable environment as they move through the program toward independent living.

*Implement the therapeutic program as designed for children and youth in care in a consistent manner and provides logical and rational interventions as needed to ensure their safety and wellbeing; act as charge person in the absence of a shift supervisor or as assigned.
*Assist in the planning and implementation of activities; actively participate in those activities with the children and youth as directed.
*Provide education and adequate supplies for proper hygiene habits and social skills.
*Assist in the development of therapeutic relationships while encouraging personal growth of children and youth in care toward independence through role modeling and approved therapeutic interventions.
*Keep informed of the needs of children and youth in care to be able to provide consistency in programming; participate in the exchange of information at each shift change.
*Attend and actively participate in all team and other staff meetings as directed.
*Complete all assigned written paperwork, including daily progress notes, shift logs, Incident Report and Restraint Forms and other communications prior to shift end, ensure accurate, grammatically correct, and legible communication; ensure all documentation is in compliance with Policy and Standards.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
*High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in a human or social service-related field preferred
*Must be able to clear a background check
*Current negative TB test, drug test
*Must be at least 21 years of age
*At least 1 year relevant experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
*Must maintain certification in First Aid and CPR offered during paid training
*Must participate in annual behavior management and physical restraint paid training

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensated weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

COMPANY MISSION
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and innovative referral solutions for social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education staffing, for the betterment of those needing care and support.

Title: Behavioral Support Specialist PRN - Immediate Starts! Competitive Compensation!

Class: Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1281863-2

BC: #DTG116

Company: Delta-T Group Texas, Inc.

Contract Contact: Contract Submit TX

Office Email: RecruiterTX@deltatg.com

Office Phone: 800-251-8501

Office Address: 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 200, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.