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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least six months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites and company locations using an assigned company vehicle.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment.
• Meet state and local requirements for criminal background, sexual offender, abuse registry, drug, and felony offender checks.
• Meet all training requirements and keep training current.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when assisting service recipients with personal care, if applicable.
• Some computer knowledge and ability to use the software programs needed for job tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, confidentiality, and time-management skills.
• Ability to complete heavy workloads within established time frames, work through frequent interruptions, and adjust priorities as circumstances require.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and interact appropriately in different contexts.
• Working knowledge of community resources and protocols for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Professional appearance and ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; leadership and sound decision-making skills, including recognizing emergencies and taking appropriate action.
• Ability to provide medical records required by applicable governing entities and Support Solutions policies, such as TB skin tests and vaccination records.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods; sit for short or long periods; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, bend, or climb.
• Ability to drive and travel for short periods to transport supported people, attend appointments and community outings, and attend meetings and training.
• Full range of body movement and ability to use hands, feet, and limbs for CPR compressions, abdominal thrusts, CPI techniques, and other safety-related actions.
• Command of all five senses; vision sufficient for close and distant viewing, depth perception, shifting focus between documents and electronic devices, and operating a vehicle; ability to talk and listen for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds to assist total-care individuals with transfers and repositioning.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Maintain valid Medication Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, and CPI or PCM training throughout employment.
• Valid automobile insurance is required when working at a home where the agency does not provide a vehicle; proof may be requested regardless of site or vehicle availability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in job coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job supports that help supported individuals integrate into employment sites.
• Help supported individuals understand job culture, industry practices, and employer expectations for work behaviors.
• Assist employer personnel in using natural supports to reduce the need for continued paid support.
• Identify non-work needs that arise while an individual is working and communicate them for follow-up.
• Complete monthly review forms and employment reports and ensure their proper distribution.
• Use appropriate best practices to help supported individuals achieve fading goals identified in their Coaching Fading Plan.
• Provide transportation to and from job sites or teach supported individuals to use available transportation.
• Practice safe work habits, attend scheduled safety training, and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Work as part of the team to support SSMS Quality Management principles: Plan, Measure, Assess, and Improve.
• Operate SSMS and personal transportation safely and healthfully.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by authorized staff.