Behavior Specialist Job at Valparaiso Lifehouse Residential, Valparaiso, IN

  • Valparaiso Lifehouse Residential
  • Valparaiso, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Behavior Specialist

Porter-Starke Services

Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavior Specialist to join our team at Porter-Starke Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community health center serving adults, families, adolescents, and children with mental health or substance abuse issues. As a Behavior Specialist, you will work with our residential housing facility, LIFE House, to provide clients with a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting with daily tasks, and promoting independent living skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate interventions related to independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping, for residents

  • Assist patients and their engagement with support systems to enhance recovery efforts

  • Coordinate specialty referrals and communicate with primary care providers

  • Assist with keeping medication sheets up to date and provide direct client care

  • Develop and revise treatment plans as needed

  • Enforce rules and regulations for appropriate conduct of consumers and visitors

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

  • Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services discipline is required

  • Experience working with program population and program environment is preferred

  • Must possess a current valid driver's license to operate an automobile

Benefits:

  • SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL : +$2/evenings, +$4/nights, +$4/weekends and they can be STACKED (work a midnight weekend and make an additional $8/hour!)

  • STARTING PAY : From $19.57 and up based on experience

  • Up to $8/hour shift differential

  • 401K w/ 20% company matching

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Competitive wages

  • Generous PTO

  • Employee discounts (YMCA)

  • Employee referral program

  • HSA/FSA accounts

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Tuition assistance up to $5250/year

  • Monthly education loan assistance $200/month

  • Casual Fridays

  • Company paid life insurance policy

  • Company paid long term disability

  • Optional insurances (short term disability)

  • Employee recognition events

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Free health screenings

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website .

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Apply now and join our team of dedicated professionals in providing exceptional care and support to our clients.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Casual work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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