The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires patience and tolerance, providing emotional support, and building positive relationships. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communications, encouraging social interactions, and facilitating activities that foster community connections. The employee will be responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals, ensuring adherence to program guidelines, and facilitating learning in fire safety. The role also involves identifying and escalating signs of potential harm to individuals, ensuring health and safety through appropriate supervision, and managing crisis situations according to policies and regulations. The employee will provide support in various settings according to individualized service and behavior support plans, demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. The position requires maintaining a clean and safe therapeutic environment, implementing infection control protocols, and assisting with personal care and daily living activities. Additional responsibilities include administering medication, teaching skills, supporting advocacy, facilitating communication, and planning meals. The employee will also transport individuals to various activities and appointments, develop specialized knowledge for individual needs, and collect and summarize data on behavior. The role requires teamwork, compliance with regulations, and participation in training and meetings.