Day Hab Direct Support Professional - Bridges Program

About the role

Assist the people we support in achieving their valued outcomes and life goals. Promote the development of functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to people we support with community activities; assist in arranging or providing transportation.
• Communicate all needs of people we support to the Habilitation Program Coordinator.
• Participate in support staff meetings and other discussions regarding program needs and needs of people we support.
• Promote community inclusion and relationships with non-disabled people as the focus of the program.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and appropriate learning environment.
• Assist people we support when crisis intervention may be necessary.
• Implement and follow through with all ADL, interpersonal skill training and/or support programs for people in the Bridges program, as directed by the QIDP and outlined in each person’s service plans.
• Attend and demonstrate proficiency by written examination on all required in-services by achieving 80% competency on the exams.
• Report any illness or accident, or changes, or problems in a person’s medical status to the nurse and follow instructions as given.
• Write incident reports as defined by Incident Review Procedures.
• Communicate all matters concerning physical plant to the Habilitation Program Coordinator.
• Accept temporary or permanent transfers within the department as necessary, in order to meet the needs of people we support.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the Functional Plan pertinent to the assigned work site.
• Perform cleaning duties on a daily basis as required on the cleaning schedule and any other work responsibilities as assigned by Habilitation Program Coordinator.
• If designated by the Habilitation Program Coordinator, act as designated in charge.
• Aware of and follow correct procedures for the use of personal money for people we support and program funds for the Bridges program. Ensure proper purchasing of items and correct documentation on all ledgers.
• Participate with bus aide duty, as assigned. Provide assistance and behavioral support to ensure safe transport of all people we support.
• Assist people we support on and off the vehicle if required.
• Assist people we support with seat belts when applicable.
• If negative behavioral situations occur during transport, monitor safety in accordance with SCIP-R procedures.
• Assist driver during an emergency as per established emergency guidelines.
• Perform a walk-through of the vehicle at completion of each run to establish all persons and their belongings are off the vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle is clean, wheelchair straps have been placed in proper area and the vehicle is in good repair and operational order. Report any concerns to supervisor/administrator and Transportation Department immediately.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required in-services, including van certification. Competencies – Ethical Conduct, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Estimates provided, actual pay may vary.

Schedule

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