Position Summary

Works in conjunction with CBA and/or CABA in the implementation of LRC approved behavior intervention programs. Works with Direct Care Instructors to ensure proper intervention methods are implemented. Assists with applicable behavior documentation, both daily and monthly for submission to CBA/CABA for completion of monthly data collection, graphs, etc.

Assists with recreational activities and other community-based programming. Assists with implementation of reactive strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing supervision, work activity, prevocational training and recreational / leisure time programming to an assigned group of Developmentally Disabled persons.
• Display awareness of the general curriculum of Agency programs
• Stay within each Consumer's individual program plan
• Responsible for direct supervision of Consumers at all times; e.g., but not limited to the following: Consumer outings; Consumer support activities; During Consumer or Employee breaks, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for each Consumer in the areas of attendance, training progress, client participation, baselines, and production
• Write daily progress notes on Consumers directly supervised
• Write daily behavior logs or incident reports on an as needed basis
• Submit all paperwork to the Supervisor for review.
• Ensure all safety practices are observed, quality assurance standards are met and infection control practices are maintained with regard to Consumer participation.
• Consumers must also pick up after themselves when using common-use areas such as break areas and lunchrooms
• Evaluates consumers for annual assessment plans, recommends training goals / support services and gives input for quarterly progress reports.
• Assists with Program and Agency related activities and support services, including on or off-site recreational activities to the benefit of all Consumers
• Collaborates with other staff members to ensure implementation of Safety Care for all Consumers and at all times
• Provides any job-related services as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Extended standing and lifting may be required
• Must possess a valid state Florida Driver's License
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old and maintain eligibility for Agency auto insurance
• Must not have been charged with a felony within the past ten (10) years
• Must pass a drug screenin

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One-year experience with Developmentally Disabled Adults
• Completion of 20-hour BA certification annually
• Must become Safety Care certified
• Completion of probationary period with Orientation