Direct Support Professional 1:1 (Day Hab)

About the role

Primary responsibility is the management of one volunteer in the Day Program by ensuring the implementation and recording of the progress of habilitative and clinical services plans. Also functions as member of activity room staff, by performing routine direct care responsibilities regarding the activity room and other volunteers, as directed by Site Manager. In the event of the volunteer's absence, reassignment will be determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist the volunteer in any and all activities designed to manage maladaptive behaviors and/or clinical needs, and promote independence and social maturity
• Assist in the management of behavioral crisis situations in all areas within the day program and in the community
• Assist the Site Manager with the implementation of all interventions outlined in one volunteer's day hab plan by executing service activities to assist the volunteer in enhancing their independent functioning, including ongoing and crisis behavior management; all areas of self-care, a.d.l., recreation; community inclusion, and all other activities as directed by Site Manager and all other supervisory requests
• Ensure the maintenance of program volunteer's record book(s) by collecting data, writing narrative notes, and documenting observations, as needed, to ensure accurate assessments and evaluations of one volunteer's capabilities, deficits, priority need areas, Day Hab plan, and service activities
• Report all changes in volunteers' behavior and functions to Site Manager, PC (as needed) and appropriate clinical department, ensuring safety and appropriate protective oversight
• Along with the Site Manager, attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (as requested); to offer and gather specific information regarding the volunteer(s) status, and to discuss and determine the need for modifications to one volunteer's clinical plans
• Develop and improve job related skills by attending all scheduled in-service training/meetings to ensure the ongoing education, communication and training of topics related to the MR/DD population
• Report all changes in a volunteer's physical condition, including any illness and/or injury, by contacting the day program's health office
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor including driving and adherence to corporate compliance and COMPASS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred
• Proficient in all areas of verbal, written and reading skills
• Will be expected to complete advanced training upon supervisor's request (i.e. CPR/Clinical Training etc.)
• AMAP AND SCIP-R required
• Qualified NYS driver's license required

Personal outcome measures' training is required prior to completion of evaluations and assessments.