Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Technician

Direct Support Professional - Behavioral Technician Cascade Connections - Lynden, WA

Posted: 4/28/2026 - Expires: 7/27/2026

Job ID: 241610823

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Job Description

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS

New employees will receive a $500 bonus after completing their six-month introductory phase.

New higher wage!

Two Pay Rates - $22.30-$27.18/hour and $28.54/hour when working Behavioral Technician Hours

JOB SUMMARY:

Support individuals with extreme behavioral challenges to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and medical care. Behave professionally and abide by agency and state policies and procedures at all times. Must be willing to work with all program participants.

Note: An extreme client is one who meets Cascade Connections established criteria, has behavioral challenges, and may become physically assaultive. As part of its commitment to transitioning adults with developmental disabilities out of state institutions, Washington State supplements an Enhanced Rate program for these clients. Because these clients have lived in institutions and exhibited significant challenges in the community, their Behavioral Technicians receive a higher wage when serving these clients. The agency accountant has established 2 rates of pay for staff: (1) Regular Rate of pay; (2) Enhanced Rate of pay for sites that serve extreme clients. Staff only receive the Enhanced Rate when providing direct service to identified extreme clients officially enrolled in the Enhanced Rate program. When not working with this client, staff receive the Regular Rate of pay for Direct Support Professionals. Hours and shifts at the Enhanced Rate site will vary depending upon the needs of the Enhanced Rate client.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
• Willing to submit to for-cause drug testing
• Organized, efficient, responsible, and willing to teach
• Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping chores detailed in this document
• Able to work with diverse client populations in varied settings
• Treats all clients with respect and relates in a warm, caring manner
• At least 6 months experience providing direct care to adults with developmental disabilities
• RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced training and fluency in RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills. Additional suggested courses include: Navigating Challenging Behaviors, Advanced Positive Behavior Support, Incident Reporting, Mandatory Reporting, and Peer Coaching
• Available for weekly team meetings to practice RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced skills
• Able to consistently work with challenging customers and to assess and manage challenging/crisis situations
• Positive attitude while working with difficult populations in order to be a role model to their peers
• Able to work independently and in a group
• Willing to take direction in developing behavior management and crisis resolution skills
• Able to meet additional requirements listed in the full job description.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Make a positive difference
• Work close to home
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive employee and benefit packages
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunities to work with diverse populations
• Great experience for future career paths

BENEFITS:

• Sick Leave
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program

In addition, full-time employees receive:

• Vacation
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life Insurance

Part-time and full-time hours available. Overtime eligible.

Visit the link below and download the attachment to see the full job description and requirements.

Cascade Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and stands committed to Affirmative Action.

Job Summary Company Details Company Cascade Connections Industry Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Job Information Location Lynden, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 5 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $22.30 - $28.54 /hour $500 Hiring Bonus Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Testing Required Background checks
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