| Location | Nashville, TN |
Work Location: Harold Jordan Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Shift Requirements: Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Overtime: Required as needed
Work Environment: Onsite, residential care facility
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Rehabilitation Assistants / Behavioral Therapy Specialists to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a residential care facility in Nashville, Tennessee.
The selected candidates will assist residents with daily living activities, behavioral support, vocational and habilitation training, communication, socialization, and personal development. This role focuses on maintaining residents' health, safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being while following individualized support plans and treatment requirements.
On-site training will be provided.
Key ResponsibilitiesFollow individual support plans to meet residents' personal care, habilitation, behavioral, and active treatment needs.
Assist individuals with daily living activities, self-help skills, mobility, communication, and socialization.
Support vocational training and habilitation programs designed to improve independence and daily functioning.
Observe and document changes in residents' behavior, abilities, health, and support needs.
Review medical treatment and training information to identify changes requiring attention.
Monitor the environment to maintain a safe, supportive, and appropriate residential setting.
Implement behavioral interventions and individualized treatment strategies as directed.
Communicate professionally with families, conservators, employers, and other relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent delivery of resident care and support.
Assist in training other staff on appropriate interventions and individual support plan requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation and follow facility policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
Minimum of one year of full-time experience in teaching, business sales and marketing, or providing services to individuals with disabilities.
Alternatively, qualifying additional college or technical coursework may substitute for the required experience, subject to applicable requirements.
Valid driver's license or vehicle operator's license as required for employment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential care environment.
Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and adhere to individual support plans.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Experience in rehabilitation, behavioral support, direct care, human services, special education, nursing assistance, or mental health services.
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of personal care, habilitation, behavioral interventions, and daily living skills.
Ability to remain patient, compassionate, professional, and attentive in challenging situations.
Three 12.5-hour shifts per week.
Rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Overtime may be required based on operational needs.
All necessary job-related training will be provided onsite.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Criminal background check is required.
High school diploma or GED verification is mandatory before the candidate can begin the contract.
Once a candidate is accepted, a copy of their diploma or GED must be obtained and submitted through the designated proposal documentation process to expedite education verification.
The ideal candidate is reliable, patient, compassionate, and committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in a 24-hour residential care setting and able to follow established care plans while promoting residents' safety, independence, and quality of life.