Direct Support Professional
About The Position
This is an entry level role in the day program department. This position is primarily responsible for following all health and safety protocols outlined in each individual’s ISP. This is done by adhering to the policies and practices of the department which follow state regulations. Clear and thorough, consistent communication / follow-up with all team members, including but not limited to family, medical professionals, supports coordinators, behavior consultants, and other TCV staff and supervisors is required. Essential Professional Skills Relationship Builder – Staff are constantly engaging and interacting with individuals in a positive manner, regardless of individualss’ behaviors. Safety – Staff provide and ensure a safe environment, constantly supervise individuals, follow program rules and routines, and report and document all safety related incidents. Environmental Manager – Staff ensure the environment is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Skills – Staff teach and assist individuals in ADLs such as room cleaning, chores, laundry, personal hygiene. Paperwork, Documentation, and Email – Staff complete relevant documentation and paperwork including but not limited to Profiler, RADAR, assessments, group notes, data collection, and individual progress notes. Other duties as required – this may include; assisting clinicians by reviewing service notes for quality, conducting observations and providing feedback for required trainings (ex. Essential Skills), being a mentor, etc.
Requirements
- GED or High School diploma
- Driver’s license is required
- Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders
Responsibilities
- Following all health and safety protocols outlined in each individual’s ISP
- Adhering to the policies and practices of the department which follow state regulations
- Clear and thorough, consistent communication / follow-up with all team members, including but not limited to family, medical professionals, supports coordinators, behavior consultants, and other TCV staff and supervisors
- Engaging and interacting with individuals in a positive manner, regardless of individualss’ behaviors
- Provide and ensure a safe environment, constantly supervise individuals, follow program rules and routines, and report and document all safety related incidents
- Ensure the environment is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing
- Teach and assist individuals in ADLs such as room cleaning, chores, laundry, personal hygiene
- Complete relevant documentation and paperwork including but not limited to Profiler, RADAR, assessments, group notes, data collection, and individual progress notes
- Assisting clinicians by reviewing service notes for quality
- Conducting observations and providing feedback for required trainings (ex. Essential Skills)
- Being a mentor
Benefits
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
