DSP. Tracy or Hammer

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of program management, the Instructional Assistant provides functional-skills instruction and personal care to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in a behavior management program. Track 2 staff perform all Track 1 (DSP Worker) duties, with behavior-program responsibilities added. Level I is the entry level: the employee completes orientation and required training, including the RBT 40-hour course and ProAct, and implements behavior-plan activities under direction. The employee works at the Tracy Adult Development Center and Hammer Ranch and may be assigned to other UCPSJ program sites. The Program Manager supervises the employee and is responsible for scheduling, direction, evaluation, discipline, and level placement. A contracted BCBA provides clinical direction and oversight for behavior plans; the employee follows that direction and reports behavior data and observations to the BCBA. The BCBA is not the employee's supervisor and has no personnel authority. This is a non-exempt, at-will position. It requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California Class C driver's license, a clean driving record, current personal auto insurance, First Aid/CPR certification, and UCPSJ Safe Client Transfer Protocol certification. Lifting, transferring, repositioning, and hands-on personal care are essential functions. Full client lifts and transfers are performed by two staff using approved techniques and equipment. Until certified, the employee may not perform client lifts or transfers and is assigned other duties while training. Continued employment is conditional on required background, health, and screening clearances. Work takes place in adult day program settings, classrooms, multipurpose areas, community-based settings, vehicles, and outdoor spaces. The employee may encounter challenging behavior, elevated noise, bodily fluids, and medical events such as seizures. The role requires following safety, infection-control, bloodborne-pathogen, emergency, and UCPSJ protocols.

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.
Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Valid California Class C driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of current personal automobile insurance before the first day of employment; these must be maintained throughout employment.
Pass UCPSJ Safe Client Transfer Protocol certification before the end of the introductory period and keep it current. Until certification is passed, the employee must not perform client lifts or transfers.
Maintain First Aid/CPR certification and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards (Title 17 and 22).
Complete assigned Relias coursework during the introductory period.
Complete the RBT 40-hour course and ProAct training; these remain in progress at the end of the introductory period and are required for Level I development.
Working knowledge of personal computers.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more repeatedly throughout a shift and perform the physical demands listed for the position.
General knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual and group instruction techniques; disability-related behavioral and medical knowledge, including seizure activity; safe lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior modification techniques; and documentation procedures.
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations; respond well to supervision; collaborate and work independently; and demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity.
Punctuality, dependability, professional and ethical conduct, customer service, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and accurate, timely documentation.
Follow behavior-plan direction precisely and report observations without interpreting or modifying the plan.
Complete required background, fingerprint, abuse registry, pre-employment physical, drug-screen, tuberculosis, and any additional health clearances required by California Community Care Licensing.
Complete mandated reporter training and keep First Aid/CPR certification current.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual instruction daily, including ISP-based instruction in the day program or community.
Provide direct personal care, including toileting, as needed and as trained and assigned.
Read and use each client's Individual Service Plan (ISP) to understand the client and current objectives.
Record daily data on each client's progress toward ISP objectives.
Implement behavior-plan activities as written and directed; do not independently interpret or modify plans.
Record behavior data and report observations to the Program Manager and BCBA.
Follow floor routines, classroom and vehicle safety procedures, and facility emergency procedures.
Support clients' health and safety in the facility and community.
Ride with and supervise clients during transportation and community outings, including safe boarding and exiting.
Maintain classroom and program equipment and perform general facility clean-up.
Develop and maintain good rapport with clients, staff, families, and stakeholders.
Assist with and meet Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 17 and 22).
Work at other UCPSJ program sites as assigned, consistent with training, ability, and availability.
Attend required agency meetings and training as requested by the Program Manager or designee.
Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, serious injury, medication concerns, seizure activity, medical distress, elopement or elopement risk, unsafe conditions, and client-rights violations through required UCPSJ channels; complete incident documentation.
Document in factual, objective, professional language; promptly correct discovered inaccuracies in records, data entries, or communications and notify the Program Manager.
Complete assigned client-specific supports when trained and assigned, such as ostomy care, catheter care, or G-tube feeding, hydration, and medication support.
Perform other duties as assigned.