Direct Support Professional III-CRISIS

InCommunity•Silver Creek, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, overnight position focused on providing crisis support services to individuals. The role involves implementing interventions, maintaining vigilance, acting as a positive role model, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position requires working in various settings, including office, program, and residential environments, and may involve travel. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Valid insurance with liability or specific plan for transportation, if required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Individuals with Mental Health diagnoses.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Individuals with Individual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to implement supportive strategies.
Demonstrate a commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for the individuals served.
Valid Driver’s License.
Personal Car Insurance with Liability.
Requires a criminal background check.
Requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.

Responsibilities

Implements interventions to persons in crisis under the supervision of the behavior specialist and lead LCSW/LPC for In-home and Out-home Crisis Support Services.
Maintain hyper-vigilance during shifts to provide redirection and other behavioral interventions to individuals in crisis.
Demonstrate and perform as an effective adult model for people we support.
Implement ISP goals.
Keep accurate daily documentation of activities (progress notes), fire/ disaster drills, behavior support plans, monitor and track targeted behaviors, medications, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation and enter into documentation system per protocols.
Review medication administration reports for assigned homes and supervise individual with self-administered medications.
Assist in creating a physical environment that lends to progress including house cleaning and laundry.
Assist with the execution of ADLs.
Communicate professionally and act respectfully with people we serve and support.
Participate in annual trainings to remain updated on skills and as needed based upon the behavior support plan.
Notify supervisor of individuals elopements or physically aggressive behaviors immediately.
Develop weekly/monthly menu with individual assistance.
Monitor the vehicles assigned to the homes for cleanliness and good working order.
Manage aggressive behaviors.
Other duties may be assigned.