<p>$21 - $25 / per hour - Monday- Thursday 7:15a-3:15p</p> <p>Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Staff to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities within their homes or communities.</p> <p>Why Join Maxim:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay & weekly paychecks </li><li>Health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>401(k) savings plan </li><li>Maxcares Awards Program </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Provide proof of one of the following qualifications: </li><li>Has a degree in Psychology. OR </li><li>Is a Registered Behavioral Technician. OR </li><li>Has completed an NADD certification </li><li>Ability to read and write proficiently in English </li><li>Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process </li><li>Current CPR Card </li><li>Experience with adults with Autism and Behaviors </li><li>Current Health Screening (in accordance with state regulations) </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure client's Health, Wellness and Safety </li><li>Encourage individual goals as they relate to learning and maintaining independent living skills such as healthy lifestyle, personal care, and other activities of daily living. </li><li>Crisis Prevention and Intervention </li><li>Promote advocacy and individual rights </li><li>Monitor and maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status, interactions, and behaviors as it relates to progress, concerns and other relevant details. </li><li>Safe and appropriate implementation of behavior support plan strategies and interventions as it applies to the individual served. </li><li>Accurate and immediate reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation. </li><li>Utilize skills such as prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement as it relates to person centered services delivered based on the Individual Support Plan. </li><li>Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning, and leisure. </li><li>Provide transportation, based on client needs. </li><li>Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications as appropriate </li></ul> <p>Maxim Benefits:</p> <p>Health and Wellness</p> <p>Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program</p> <p>Retirement and Financial Security:</p> <p>Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits</p> <p>Lifestyle Benefits:</p> <p>Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program</p> <ul> <li>Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. </li></ul> <p>About Maxim Healthcare Services</p> <p>Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.</p> <p>Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>