To provide direct care services as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of counseling, training in ADLs (Assisted Daily Living skills), assistance with personal care, medical, dietary, social, sexual, recreational, financial, habilitative and other needs within the program.
Ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the people we support.
Actively carrying out progressive teaching style, which is designed to measure accuracy, fluency, and competency on established individualized goals using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
Maintaining a conducive learning environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
Completing thorough and timely monthly documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and meeting billing deadlines.
Provides timely services that are in accordance with everyone's set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services.
Responsible for the implementation of the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion.
Collects, records, and reports on data for all written program plans as assigned (i.e. behavior plans, treatment plans, staff action plans, etc.). As well as Writes case notes and provides information on incidents as required.
Demonstrate a high level of communication skill through articulate written and verbal modes, being able to effectively relay detailed, important information to all stakeholders.
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying the learned skills.
Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support, and program – and understanding when to contact an administrator for support.
Escorting people on recreational activities, volunteer sites, and various other community events and/or functions.
At times assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds.
Taking on additional tasks outside of basic DSP work/completing job related tasks as needed.
Strong writing skills required; an ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data through detailed progress notes.