Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Looking to help support individuals establish their career? This opportunity can help you do just that! Wage is $17.00 hourly with full time benefits: medical, dental, vision for purchase; paid life insurance; 401K participation; AFLAC and Legal Shield available for purchase; Employee Assistance Program; CAL (PTO); paid holidays.

Interested in applying? Open until Friday, November 1st, 2024.

Title: Direct Support Professional II Employment Supports

Reports To: Adult Services Program Manager

FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt Full Time

Job Description: The primary role of this position is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at their workplace in a job coaching role. This position may also support job development tasks (helping people identify, locate, and gain competitive employment) under the supervision and direction of the employment supports management team.

The Direct Support Professional may be asked to provide support and fill in with more general direct support professional tasks, which can include providing individualized care and assistance that will help people with IDD to reinforce skills at a base site program; in the community; and/or in residential setting. These services and supports may include assistance with acquisition, retention or improvement in life skills, self-help, socialization and adaptive skills. Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence, and personal choice. Services that fall under this category: Specialized Habilitation; Supported Community Connection; Supported Living Services; Residential.

Responsibilities:

· Adherence to State regulations and service definitions;

· Provide job coaching to those who request employment assistance.

Insure policies and procedures for OOL are followed;

Understand and implement the Service Plan of persons receiving services. Participate in the assessment of individuals as requested;

Understand and implement all Individual Service & Support Plans (ISSP) as identified in the service plan;

Understand and follow any client specific protocols, rights suspensions or safety control procedures;

Assist in personal care when needed. This may include, but is not limited to bathing, toileting, changing adult diapers, dressing, etc.;

Recognize potential health and safety hazards for all participants and other staff during activities and take the necessary steps to avoid them. Understand emergency protocols for communication and response to emergencies for all service locations in the community, at the day program base site, and while in the residential setting;

Provide opportunity for community involvement and promote independence;

Transport individuals to activities as needed using company owned vehicles or staff owned vehicles. Follow proper procedures to record information for company owned vehicles utilizing the provided checklist or informing your supervisor;

Complete necessary housekeeping tasks each shift;

Complete required trainings within 90-day period;

Administer medications appropriately and accurately once Medication Certified (if needed) ;

Attend meetings when required;

Maintain appropriate paperwork assuring proper documentation is completed by the end of every shift;

Encourage individuals to participate in community;

Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner;

Turn in completed timesheet and mileage sheets accurately and timely;

Maintain communication with Supervisor and administrative staff;

Work with others in a positive manner in a team oriented environment;

Work with minimal supervision and to recognize situations where assistance is needed;

Perform duties and conduct interactions with agency staff, persons served, and the public in a manner consistent with CCI values;

Deal with stress and stressful situations in an effective, productive manner;

Promote and maintain appropriate professional and ethical relationships;

Must accommodate any shift needs as they change, according to availability from application;

· Complete other tasks as delegated;

· Any and all reasonable duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Compassion

Command skills

Composure

Dealing with paradox

Integrity and trust

Listening

Motivating Others

Patience

Use of resources

Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to work independently

Good organizational and writing skills

Knowledge of community activities

Computer skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to be a team player

Flexible and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Reliable transportation

Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a drivers’ license in the state they reside and current auto insurance.

Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including Motor Vehicle Record is required.***

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Completion of ACRE Supported Employment Training (required for the position but may be completed after onboarding) Lived experienced with disabilities preferred in lieu of professional training or advance degrees.

Physical Demands of the Job: These essential tasks may be performed with or without accommodation, or with assistive technology. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be stationary, move indoors and within the community, position self, use objects, communicate verbally, in writing, and via in-person, computer and phone, and observe. The employee may be required to lift heavy weights up to and over 50 lbs. such as assisting and transferring individuals independently, two person, or with adaptive equipment from wheelchairs, beds, showers, etc. The employee may be required to travel independently or with passengers to meetings, training, and other community activities.

***Please consult Human Resources for questions regarding specific criminal convictions and/or traffic violations that may preclude employment or continued employment.