Day Program Direct Support
Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensations
Career Advancement Opportunities
Great Work Environment
We are seeking an energetic Day Program Direct Support to join our team! As a Day Program Direct Support, you will work with clients with intellectual or physical disabilities, supporting clients in the community and assisting in activities of daily living and skills, and recreation. while also maintaining best standards of care and safety and promoting positive experiences and interactions in the community. Your goal is to recognize their individual needs and assist them. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
Positive community interactions
Ensure access to community resources based on interests, and preferences
Clear and positive written and verbal communication towards team members, day program participants, and providers
Assist people, including those with physical or intellectual disabilities, with entering, seating, and exciting vehicle/bus/passenger van
Loads backpack with supplies for daily activities
Observes and assist people in day program with activities of daily living, including, eating, toileting and daily hygiene
Participates in daily activities, including games, swimming, art projects, music, gardening, bowling, dance, cooking, exercise, and volunteering in the community
Monitor social behaviors and instructs and models acceptable alternatives
Assist in warming up or preparing lunches
Clean and prepare activities for the day and upcoming days or activities
Clean and disinfect daily all areas/vehicles used
Accurately and daily follow ISSP goals, and care plans implemented for each individual
Document daily all notes, ISSP goals, care plans, health notes, and incident reports
Attend staff meetings
Participate in training courses and maintain required certifications required by the agency
Follow agency policies and procedures
Reliable and regular attendance
Other Responsibilities:
Assists in distributing medications to induvial and prove assistance as needed. Willing to obtain certification
Administer G-tube and J-tube protocols, as neeeded
May need to shovel snow to permit access to people who utilize wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment
May assist with changing oxygen tanks
Qualifications:
Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with people with disabilities, co-workers, community members, providers and families
Computer skills sufficient to complete reports, and track activity-related information
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to transfer people from a wheelchair to various positions and locations
Ability to assist people with mobility as needed
Ability to work with limited supervision in the completion of job duties
Skill in dealing in a positive manner with varied personalities
Time management and flexibility skills required in the management of the activities
Experience:
Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but willing to train
Working Environment:
Work indoors and outdoors in all weather
Lifting 50lbs
Assisting with toileting, waste, and sanitizing chemicals
Pushing wheelchairs
Operating wheelchair lift
Regular standing, sitting, walking, some stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and reaching
Some driving may be required
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. May perform other duties as assigned.