| Required Skills: | Direct Support Care - Act as the primary practitioner of direct support for the individuals on assigned caseload, using a person-centered approach. Direct support includes working directly with individual(s) to support them in achieving their objectives and goals, as stated in their Plan, in a manner that is consistent with the spirit of partnership, therapeutic engagement, and professional conduct. Direct support services shall be delivered consistent with the individual’s chosen communication style, language, culture, identity, choices, and preferences. Provide therapeutic support for behavioral concerns, provide de-escalation and intervention as needed. Provide therapeutic programming as recommended by OT, PT, and speech therapies.
Direct support may include lifting and transferring individuals to/from wheelchairs, as well as carrying out self-care and support services (assistance in using bathroom, feeding, personal hygiene needs) as designated by the person’s preferred schedule. Assist with securing wheelchairs, transferring individuals to/from PI vehicles and public transportation vehicles.
Assist in promoting community connections providing domestic, community and leisure skills training and teaching to persons served, consistent with individual SP/Addendum, SMA, IAPP goals, objectives and schedules. Observes and records participant’s progress and behavior as directed. Provides input into individual’s SP/Addendum, SMA, IAPP goals, objectives and planning as directed. Assists with physical therapy and occupational therapy activities consistent with individual SP/Addendum, SMA, vocational goals.
Complete job task analysis and implement community-based employment training programs, as assigned.
Provide customized person-centered support that links to an individual’s informed choices and program/outcome plans.
Coordinate with DSP Specialist 1 and DSP Specialist 2 to possess real-time working knowledge of participant’s plans who are pursuing various stages of the Engage, Plan, Find, Keep framework.
Assists with physical therapy and occupational therapy activities consistent with individual CSSP/Addendum, SMA, IAPP goals.
Remote Services – On occasion, due to weather conditions, illness, or other situations causing the temporary closing of a licensed site, providing services through remote means may be necessary to ensure continuity of care with Individuals served.
Dispense Medication - Certified to pass medications and perform specific medicinal treatments/cares according to individual need.
Support the daily operations and needs of the program. Assist in general cleaning and caretaking of the building (loading dishwasher, doing laundry, picking up work materials at the end of the day, cleaning and maintaining the refrigerator, etc.).
Communication – Use Effective Communication Model in coordinating work, agreements and discussions with fellow team members. Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust; demonstrate a high level of respect and patience with Individuals served and coworkers. Communicates with other program staff and residential staff on a daily, or as needed basis, regarding program issues, caseload issues, staffing, and other related information.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention - Be knowledgeable about crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques and match such techniques to circumstances and individuals. Identify the crisis, defuse the situation, evaluate, and determine an intervention strategy and contacts necessary supports. Continue to monitor crisis situations, discussing the incident with authorized staff and person(s) served, adjusting support and the environment, and complying with regulations for reporting. Use appropriate first aid/safety procedures when responding to emergencies.
Lead with a service focus – Set the example for and lead others in focusing on providing excellent ser |
| Job Description: |
1000 sign-on Bonus--
Purpose
Provide person-centered, community inclusive support that helps a person develop and maintain essential and personally enriching life experiences. Facilitate occupational development, life enrichment activities and recreational/leisure activities. Provide training and support services including positive approaches to learning, systematic instruction, behavioral intervention, and self-care needs. Provides transportation services for individuals.
Key Expectations
Standards of Conduct and Workplace Behavior - All Advance Opportunities/PHASE-Industries employees are expected to commit to, sign and follow-through on PHASE-Industries’ Code of Ethics and Employee Handbook. Knowledge of, and consistent application of, Participant’s Rights.
Person-Centered Practices - Learn and consistently perform person-centered practices: Identify what is important to and for people who receive support; implement support & facilitation strategies that, at all times, supports person-centered thinking, practices and informed choice. Learn and independently implement Person-Centered practices. Challenge co-workers and supervisors to use person-centered practices.
Safety: Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with safety policies and procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Comply with state motor vehicle laws and regulations. Take reasonable care to ensure your own, co-workers, and Individuals served safety and health. Report any hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately to your supervisor. Will not place others at risk by any act or omission or interfere with safety equipment. Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
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