DSP

United Cerebral Palsy Associations•Tracy, CA

13d

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to customers with disabilities. The role includes individual and group instruction, assistance with personal care, transportation, progress documentation, classroom and facility upkeep, and participation in customer planning and agency activities. The employee must follow instructional plans and applicable Community Care Licensing regulations, maintain required First Aid and CPR certificates, and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor.
Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Working knowledge of personal computers.
Valid CDL and clean driving record.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and work ethically and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills, including responding well to supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Respect and sensitivity toward diversity.
General knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual and group instruction techniques; behavioral and medical knowledge associated with disabilities, including seizure activity; correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior modification techniques; and documentation procedures.
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Must maintain First Aid and CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.
Ability to stand, stretch, twist, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods; lift 50 pounds or more; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to talk and hear others; frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, and drive.
Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus for driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Working knowledge of personal computers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide group and one-to-one instruction daily.
Provide direct personal care, including bathroom duties, as needed.
Assist with behavioral management techniques specified in instructional plans.
Record daily data on customer progress toward ISP objectives.
Maintain classroom equipment and provide general facility clean-up.
Assist with and meet Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 17 and 22).
Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, staff, and stakeholders.
Provide customer transportation before, during, and after the program.
Provide input to supervisors regarding development of individualized service plan objectives.
Participate in customer meetings as needed.
Attend required agency meetings and training as requested by the Program Manager or designee.
Perform other duties as assigned.