Direct Support Day program- (M-F 8am-4pm) TREE

Lifelinks•Chelmsford, MA

37d

About The Position

Direct Support Professional MTP/TREE staff are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the MTP or TREE program who attend Incompass Day Services Programs. Staff are responsible for assisting individuals participating in groups and activities prescribed in the participants day habilitation support plan (DHSP) or Community Based Day Supports Individual Supports Plan (ISP). Day Services Direct Support Professional MTP/TREE staff are responsible for regularly interacting with and engaging program participants to ensure they are supported in the completion of their daily routine in the day services program. Staff will receive and must pass specialized training in order to provide enhanced supervision or interventions designed to address intensive behavioral support. Staff are responsible for treating all participants with dignity and respect and for ensuring the human rights of all participants served are met.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Previous related experience providing childcare/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.
Intensive behavioral support experience required.
An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Agency within the required timeframe.
Current First Aid certification
Current CPR certification
PABC restraint training required.
MAP training required for TREE positions.
Ability to effectively, professionally, and respectfully communicate with co-workers, management, Participants, guardians and stakeholders.
Must be able to read and write instructions; compose progress notes; read and interpret policy and procedure manuals; understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions; complete data sheets and other documents as needed in a complete and legible fashion.
Ability to speak effectively, professionally, and respectfully before groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to understand and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems, maintain composure and professionalism.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands/fingers, talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees working with individuals who require physical interventions for behavior control need to demonstrate competency in physical restraint techniques (PAC restraint certification required).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Veterans, Security, Criminal Justice backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of Participants served, seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.
Serves as a Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of a Participant is suspected.
Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures, seeking resources when necessary.
Monitor job site for safety, cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure the same. Report safety concerns per established protocols.
Establish rapport with Participants participating in the Day Service program.
Support the learning of Participants by use of motivational techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches including verbal, gesture, and written communication.
Assists in the implementation of each participant's DHSP or ISP, ensuring that they are engaged in activities that will assist them to reach their goals and objectives. Follows all implementation strategies a written and directed.
Assist Participants with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Participant's abilities.
Support each Participant's existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends and acquaintances.
Responsible for producing accurate, legible, and complete documentation for Participants served, including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets.
Carry out all interventions in a Participant's DHSP, ISP, or support plans as written and trained.
Redirect and/or physically support Participants who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining self-control.
Accompany Participants on community trips using agency vehicles.
Communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on company time.
Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency, Department, and Program policies and procedures and for acting in a manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals.
Serve as an active, contributing, and problem-solving member of the team. Provide support to co-workers including relief staff by sharing knowledge about Participants as appropriate for the role of support staff.
Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and training as well as supervision meeting