“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 Program Administrator, the Direct Care Staff provides a support and training to developmentally disabled population with co-occurring mental illness. The Direct Care Staff shall work under the general direction of the Program Administrator.

Shifts Available:

PM: 3pm-11:30pm, Days are listed below:

• 1 - 1.0 Full-Time, Tues-Sat
• 1 - 1.0 Full Time, Sun-Thurs
• 2 - 0.8 Full-Time, Weds-Sat
• 2 - 0.8 Full-Time, Fri-Mon

Wage range $20.53 - 29.62 per hour – 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 your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

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, 8% for 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.

As part of the Telecare Family, Herald House is a 4-bedroom Community Crisis Home (CCH) where residents can have their own bedroom and can explore a variety of interests such as cooking, gardening, budgeting, and practicing living skills to be as independent as possible. Our staff can even arrange outside activities, such as going to school, on a case-by-case basis.

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, 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)