Careers

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Are you looking for a job where you can be part of someone’s success story? Building Bridges is looking for passionate and reliable staff to become part of our team. When you work with us, you become a valuable part of our mission to serve our intellectual and developmental disability community.

We’re hiring for the following positions:

Therapeutic Aide and Special Olympics Coordinator

We are looking for full-time Therapeutic Aid and Special Olympics Coordinator Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot, Lonoke
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • High school degree or GED certificate.
  • One to three months-related experience and/or training preferred.
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Coordinates the Special Olympic Program for Building Bridges adult and preschool clients.  This includes but is not limited to securing volunteer partners such that our clients can participate, collecting information for events/registration, coordinating practice schedules, and attending events.
  • As Therapeutic Aide, you will safely executes individualized supportive therapy programs such as standing, walking, exercise, stretching, communication, sensory opportunities, and splint/orthotics application.  Prompt overall engagement and participation thus promoting health and wellness of those individuals served by Building Bridges.
  • Coordinate and implement appropriate activities to promote an engaging, social, and communicative environment within the adult and preschool programs.
  • Once trained by a therapist, performs individualized activities that serve to enhance direct therapy.  Examples include assistance with walking, supervising exercise, stretching, donning/doffing splints and orthotics, providing sensory activities, and communicating with the individuals served using specific methods
  • Participates in group therapy activities, including planning or leading group activities with guidance from supervising therapist, fostering therapeutic learning environment to include appropriate conversational/social skills, and maintaining the safety of individuals served
  • Participates in community outings including loading and unloading individuals on/off vans, securing wheelchairs, car seats, and seatbelts to ensure individuals are transported safely, maintaining safety of individuals served when in the community, fostering therapeutic environment when on outing, caring for individuals served (feeding, diaper changing, dressing, bathing etc.)
  • Replace items and equipment after use to maintain order; disinfects and cleans mats, toys and equipment daily and returns them to their original location.
  • Reports equipment and supply needs to supervisor
  • Provides additional support to other departments as needed to help make sure that the needs of the clients are being met as directed by the Therapy Coordinator
  • Assists at mealtimes as needed/instructed to promote independence and functional abilities
  • Provides personal care as needed to promote independence and functional abilities (bathing, dressing diaper changing, etc.)
  • Picks-up and delivers equipment and supplies
  • Adheres to specific therapy discipline guidelines
  • Follows a daily schedule and documents daily activities on the schedule
  • Documents activities of individuals served on specified forms
  • Helps make therapy materials under the direction of the therapists
  • Helps with other departments or programs as designated by Therapy Coordinator
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Adhere to the BBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI).

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Adult Program Coordinator Assistant

We are looking for full-time Adult Program Coordinator Assistant at our Cabot location. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • High school degree or GED certificate.
  • One year experience in working with developmentally disabled
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Greet and assist visitors to the center in a positive and helpful manner.  Answers phone, receives and disburses phone messages.
  • Update all classroom list, bus list, watch list, evacuation list, etc. as consumers are added or dropped.  Update changes on dailies of adult consumers – prints and distributes to adult technicians monthly and quarterly.  Maintains consumer face sheets; prepares programs, bulletins, field trip releases or permission slips for outings or activities for consumers; type letters, reports, etc. for Director of Adult Services.
  • Records daily attendance and time the buses arrive or depart from the center.  Prepares breakfast/lunch report for cafeteria; maintains daily change sheets and attendance logs; signs consumers in/out for any outing from the center.
  • Keeps track of CARF report, Updates on deTASO as needed.  
  • New Admissions: coordinate by meeting consumers and family and secure information and signatures in admission packet.  Prepares temporary IHP, schedule program conference with thirty (30) days, schedule therapy assessment as needed.
  • Consumer’s Team Meetings: Coordinate team meetings of family members, professionals, and case managers (if assigned) to implement procedures and programs that ensure regulation compliance.
  • Evaluation & Diagnosis:  coordinate obtaining evaluations and diagnosis information and appointing a case manager/service coordinator if needed.  Responsible for evaluating consumer’s performance and update plans and methods at prescribed times.
  • Distributes consumer’s monthly check for endorsement before taking to bank for cashing.  Maintain out-to-eat envelopes for consumers monthly.
  • Prescriptions: Notify consumer/parent/guardian of prescription expiration, receive prescriptions and verify information is correct.
  • Prepares quarterly progress reports;
  • Conference Schedule:  schedule conference dates with Director of Adult Services, prepares conference paperwork and distributes to DSP’s, send correspondence regarding conference notice to parent/guardian.  Attend consumer conferences and assure paperwork is signed by consumer/parent/guardian and Director of Adult Services.  Forward papers to physician for signature, replace old conference papers with current papers in consumer files.
  • Adhere to the BBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI).

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Early Childhood Developmental Specialist

We are looking for full-time Early Childhood Developmental Specialists at our Cabot location. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • Bachelor’s Degree and an Arkansas Special Education Teaching Certificate or work toward Additional Licensure Plan (ALP) Bachelor’s Degree
  • Training / experience in working with developmentally disabled;
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Participates as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team for assigned Consumers’ conferences and programming
  • Assist in preparation of precise Lesson plans that reflect the activities and exercises to be engaged in by all students for the total programming period, based on the IPP.
  • Evaluates consumer performance and updates plans and methods at prescribed intervals; administers evaluations to consumers to meet DDS guidelines
  • Maintains data collection, daily notes, and observational records to be used for preparation of monthly / quarterly progress notes
  • Maintains and / or requests adequate teaching materials through center channels
  • Responsible for maintenance of daily log of problems, special situations, and behaviors that require time tracking
  • Participates, when necessary, as a vehicle operator, assistant vehicle operator, or extended care person
  • Participates in extended care program as required
  • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date programming files on assigned consumers
  • Responsible for due process requirements for eligibility, programming and transition
  • Directly responsible for direct services as determined by the DDS and Department of Education criteria for 3-5 year old population
  • Adhere to the BBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI).

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

We are looking for Registered Behavior Technicians at our Cabot and Lonoke locations. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot/Lonoke
  • Job Type: TBD
Qualifications (click to view)
  • High School Diploma
  • One year experience in working with developmentally disabled children
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (40 hours coursework, passed competency assessment, and RBT credential)
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Assist BCBA with initial and bi-annual comprehensive assessment that describe specific levels of behavior as prescribed by best practice models for all children referred and/or receiving ABA services.
  • Ensure ongoing 1 to 1 and group treatment protocols are implemented repeatedly, frequently, and consistently across environments for all children enrolled in ABA services.
  • Collect, quantify, and analyze direct observational data of treatment plans and adjust as presented by BCBA and as necessary to maintain progress towards treatment goals.
  • Design, establish, manage, and assist BCBA with material preparations for the social learning environment to maximize progress towards treatment goals. Ensure materials and supplies are available and request need supplies/materials.
  • Implement daily practives that maintain compliance with all regulatory standards (Arkansas Medicaid, Private Insurance, DDS, PASSE, and CASP -The Council of Autism Service Providers) in regard to prescribed treatment and collecting and recording data
  • Communicate with BCBA any needs and/or areas of concern regarding treatment protocols, challenging behaviors, data collection, supervision (direct/indirect) or training
  • Communicate and cooperate effectively and respectfully with parents and team members
  • Complete annual training requirements as established by regulatory agencies and those of Building Bridges
  • Adhere to the BBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI)

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Direct Support Staff (Preschool)

We are looking for Direct Support Staff at our Cabot and Lonoke locations. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot/Lonoke
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • High school degree or GED certificate
  • One year experience in working with developmentally disabled children
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Participates on Interdisciplinary Team for assigned consumer’s Annual IPP with approval from Director of Children’s Services; prepares and carries out training plans based upon the Annual IPP; evaluates consumer’s performance and updated plans and methods at prescribed intervals: prepares materials for classroom
  • Meets consumers at bus in mornings and assist in any lifting or consumer transportation as required also same for afternoon loading of bus
  • Makes Director of Children’s Services aware of any materials shortages or other problems perceived in the classroom
  • Interacts well with consumers, staff and parent/guardian to promote a positive environment
  • Assist classroom technicians in working with consumer to achieve progress in the specific goals and objectives set for each consumers
  • Responsible for helping keeping neat, clean and orderly classrooms
  • Assist with carrying out behavior modification policies established by supervising teacher
  • Adhere to theBBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI)
  • Work with consumer to achieve progress in the specific goals and objectives set for each individual

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Direct Support Staff (Adult Services)

We are looking for Direct Support Staff at our Lonoke location. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Lonoke
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Able to work with people of differing backgrounds, occupations, skills, income, and educational levels
  • Self-motivated with organizational skills
  • Desired characteristics: Empathetic, tolerant, cooperative, supportive, creative, flexible, and able to think critically. Maintain confidentiality and discreteness
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing/certification agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Interdisciplinary Team – participates on this team for assigned consumer’s Person Centered Plan (PCP) and Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
  • Annual IHP – as directed from the Director of Adult Services, prepares and carries out plans based upon the annual IHP; evaluates consumer’s performance; update plans and methods at prescribed intervals; prepares materials for training plans; and submit training plans (quarterly reports) for approval by the Director of Adult Services by the assigned deadline.
  • Goals & Objectives: work with consumers to achieve progress in the specific goals and objectives set for each individual.
  • Activities & Opportunities: coordinates activities and opportunities for individuals to meet objectives;
  • Goal Achievement: Initiate or implement programs to motivate consumers to achieve their goals.
  • Positive Environment: Interacts well with consumers, staff and parent/guardian to promote a positive environment.
  • Materials or Supplies: Makes Director of Adult Services aware of any materials shortages or other problems perceived in the classroom in a timely manner.
  • Transportation Outings: Meets / Return consumers at / to bus and assists in any lifting or consumer transportation as required.
  • Schedule: follow the daily schedule as prescribed by the program director;
  • Transportation Program: participate in this program as a driver or rider as required;
  • Daily Data Collection: maintain progress and collect data reports on consumers including all required data
  • Social & Prevocational Training: gather necessary materials and supplies to implement social & prevocational training projects;
  • Behavior Modification: carries out behavior modification policies established by supervising teacher.
  • Work Activity Program: coordinate with work activity supervisor for assigning consumers’ work schedules, inspect contract work for quality that meets business specifications, and assists with contract work as requested;
  • Supported Employment: provides opportunities that are prevocational in design to prepare consumers for transition to supported employment;
  • Supervision of Consumers: supervisor and monitor assigned consumers at all times
  • BBDCS Policy & Procedure: interprets and enforces all BBDCS policies, procedures, and safety rules & regulations;
  • Cross Training: Assist with secretarial duties in the absence of the Adult Secretary as needed
  • HIPAA: Adhere to the BBDCS’s Policy and Procedures regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI).

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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Direct Support Staff (Waiver)

We are looking for Waiver Direct Support Staff at our Cabot/Lonoke locations. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot/Lonoke
  • Job Type: Part-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • High school diploma, OR have successfully completed a GED and have a minimum of one year of relevant, supervised work experience with a public health, human services or other community service agency, OR have a minimum of two years verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities may be used in lieu of aforementioned qualifications AND/OR have two years of verifiable successful history with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Current Arkansas driver’s license and auto liability insurance & registration; driving record approved by BBDCS’s insurance carrier; and be physically able to drive to various locations in Arkansas. 800 WVS Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; and gives appropriate recognition to others; Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance’ and monitors own work to ensure quality;
  • Must have basic computer literacy.
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background check, adult & child maltreatment check, FBI checks as required by BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Trains individuals in independent living skills, home management skills, cooking, cleaning, and socialization skills, utilizing behavioral management techniques;
  • Provides services which have been developed in an individual program plan;
  • Assists in the formulation and revision of the training programs;
  • Follows prescribed activities and schedule to meet individual objectives
  • Provides accurate daily progress notes with required information and submits at end of each PR
  • Supervises / reminds consumers when it is necessary to take and refill medication
  • Communicates to incoming staff any problems which might cause a continuation of behavior. This communication will be verbal and written to allow for program continuity
  • Initiates learning skills programs, i.e., reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene
  • HIPAA Policy & Procedure: Adhere to the BBBDCS’s HIPAA Policy and Procedure regarding privacy and the security of protected health information (PHI)

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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CDL/Non-CDL Van Drivers

We are looking for CDL/Non-CDL Van Drivers at our Cabot/Lonoke locations. Details and application link are below!

  • Location: Cabot/Lonoke
  • Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications (click to view)
  • A High School Diploma/GED OR 2 Years documented experience with DD and alternative compliance with Child Care licensing
  • Age Twenty-five (25) or older and must be able to pass a motor carrier physical examination ( Not required of Non- CDL Drivers).
  • A current Arkansas Driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement and/or CDL, & driving record approved by the BBDCS’s insurance carrier.
  • One year experience in working with developmentally disabled people
  • Satisfactorily pass drug screens, criminal background checks, Adult & Child Maltreatment & FBI checks, requirements of BBDCS and other licensing agencies.
Duties & Responsibilities (click to view)
  • Drivers Sub Drivers should be familiar with highways or street names and numbers for immediate assistance
  • Driver will operate a center vehicle for twice daily bus route/sub-driver as needed/rider will ride as needed. Driver will be prompt and ready at scheduled time. Transportation Coordinator and/or center designee must be notified as soon as possible if unavailable to drive
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will relate all messages from parents to the appropriate staff member;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will maintain travel log correctly;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver should operate lift before beginning route to ensure it is in working order;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver should know where all safety equipment and paperwork is stored;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will report all actual or suspected bus malfunctions to the Trasportation Supervisor;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will supervise and assist loading and unloading consumers as well as getting consumers seated;
  • In the event of a vehicle breakdown, or accident, Driver/Sub-Driver & Rider are responsible for the safety and comfort of the consumers. If no rider is available, driver/sub-driver will remain on bus with consumers until help arrives. If Rider is available, rider will remain with the consumers while is available, driver/sub-driver will remain on bus with consumers until help arrives. If Rider is available, rider will remain with the consumers while the Driver/Sub-driver is away from the vehicle. If there is a danger to remain on the bus, Rider will assist the Driver/Sub-Driver in seeing to the safety of the consumers above all else. Driver/Sub-Driver & Rider will assist in transferring consumers from vehicle to the alternate transportation such as parent car, another center vehicle, etc;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver is responsible for checking each seat before leaving bus. (Leaving a consumer on the bus is considered child/adult neglect and driver will be terminated from employment.)
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will be familiar with established bus regulations and makes every effort to see that these regulations are obeyed;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver will perform other duties in connection with transportation as determined by the Executive Director;
  • Driver/Sub-Driver must have a well- groomed appearance and no jewelry that will interfere with driving duties
  • Driver/Sub-Driver is responsible for the overall appearance of the inside of the bus, i.e. dusting the dash & seats, keeping all loose paper and refuse picked up, etc
  • Adhere to BBDCS’s HIPAA Policy regarding privacy and security of protected health information (PHI)

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

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