Direct Support Professional - Center Based Employment

STARS - Scottsdale Training And Rehabilitation ServicesScottsdale, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services (STARS) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Center Based Employment) to join the Employment Services Team. Incumbent will foster a caring positive image and serve to improve the lives of individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive pay and real opportunities for career growth. Paid training, including certifications, paid holidays are offered.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma.
  • Two years of experience working with disabled youth/adults in vocational, rehabilitation or similar services.
  • Must have AZ driver's license, clear driving record and meet agency insurance requirements.
  • Must meet DES requirements for fingerprint clearance.
  • Must pass a criminal/background screening.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to frequently stand; walk; sit and able to assist participant with physical challenges, such as pushing a wheelchair, kneeling, reaching, stretching, bending, etc.
  • Must be able to operate an agency transport vehicle; manually keep documentation records and monitor participants visually and auditory.
  • Must perform crisis intervention techniques to prevent behavior harmful to participants or others.
  • Respond appropriately in crisis situations be able to physically perform First Aid/CPR.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Ed., Social Services, Behavioral Health; preferred.
  • CPR, First-Aid, Article 9, Prevention and Support Certifications; preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction and services to individuals with cognitive/physical challenges based on individual service plans and personal care requirements.
  • Maintain a meaningful environment for instruction and supporting personal attendant care in a Center-Based Employment (CBE)/work center setting.
  • Work closely with CBE manager to develop program goals, team objectives, schedules of daily activities, and planned events.
  • Teach participants with various developmental/cognitive and/or physical challenges the tools necessary to complete work center contracts and social skills to increase independence.
  • Monitor, track and evaluate participant's quality of work.
  • Record and enter participant work hours and work productivity in payroll and attended hours in attendance log.
  • Implement productivity and individual support plans for work center participants; assist in daily operations of work center, as directed by the manager.
  • Ensure a safe environment and well-being of participants by adhering to OSHA Standards.
  • Maintain accuracy and security of participant records in compliance with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
  • Exhibit role model behavior by using appropriate language, dress, manners, and respect.
  • Report participants' goals, progress and challenges to the manager.
  • Serve as liaison between STARS and parents, community partners and government agencies (DDD).
  • Communicate work center supply requirements to manager as needed.
  • Administer non-prescription/prescription medication, as prescribed by licensed medical professionals.
  • Assist participants with attendant care, as needed.
  • Provide manager with completed productivity, attendance records, weekly case notes, daily ISP objective and/or BTP tracking sheets.
  • Maintain logs and billing documents, with appropriate signatures, within time lines required.
  • Review and adhere to approved policies, standards, services & procedures.
  • Show respect and engage in appropriate interactions with co-workers, community partners, participants and families/guardians.
  • Report incidents on proper forms and inform appropriate staff within required time frames.
  • Display enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Support Plans (ISP).

Benefits

  • Paid training including certifications
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick time benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
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