Direct Support Professional - Community Supports

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC•Bennington, VT

5d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator - Connections, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Connections is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the instruction and monitoring of individuals’ skills for developing maximum independence and inclusion into the community. The DSP will provide direct supports to those with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder in community settings for community activities and enhanced integration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License/ Auto Insurance
Reliable transportation to transport clients

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in human services field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Facilitates individual’s inclusion into the community through development of meaningful community-based activities.
Provides transportation to and from community-based activities by privately owned vehicle or by agency vehicle.
Assures quality programming is occurring in the community.
Facilitates personal relationships with members of the community.
Assists with developing client community support goals.
Encourages individuals to pursue their goals and make choices with community activities and integration assisting with positive engagement and social skills.
Acts as a role model for the individual and the community.
Attends all trainings as assigned.
Provides personal care assistance as needed.
Implements methods to teach increased skill building.
Keeps individuals safe across all settings.
Follows schedules created by Administrator and Coordinators.
Is empowered to make decisions concerning individuals and programming to allow for high quality services.
Acts as an advocate for clients across all settings.
Utilizes a person’s primary mode of communication, i.e., such as ensuring the use of a translator or sign-language interpreter, or facilitated communication (FC) as applicable, understanding the individual’s unique communication style and/or responding in accordance with developmental need.
Follows all support plans per Developmental Services (DS) policy.
Collects data as required by the individual’s Individual Support Agreement (ISA).
Completes Developmental Services and agency paperwork including, but not limited to, time sheets, progress notes, monthly summaries, and expense vouchers in a timely and accurate manner.
Constructs task analysis/job assessment forms applicable to each job to ensure performance is measurable.
Provides needed information to other staff, professionals, and family, as needed.
Serves as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, the Developmental Services Division and UCS.
Participates as a member of the individuals, Developmental Services, and UCS teams.
Encourages and advocates for positive relationships with other community entities.
Participates in treatment plan meetings as requested.
Encourages and ensures ongoing communication between team members.
In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Career development opportunities
Free clinical supervision towards licensure
Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
Award winning worksite wellness program
An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.