HR IDD - Big Bear - Direct Support Professional (Full-time) (67340)

Essential Functions

• Provides behavioral and direct support services in accordance with accepted standards and best practices in I/DD services.
• Plans and conducts supports to people according to their Person-Centered Plan.
• Documents according to BSP guidelines and ensures DSP staff also do so while working together.
• Performs documentation for each shift worked.
• May be asked to contribute to support plans and attend meetings, as appropriate or invited, to help develop goals/objectives with the person.
• May collect billing and census information.
• Attends team meetings when indicated and reports on people and their progress toward goals; updates support plans as needed or as changes in condition occur.
• Delivers supports in an ethical manner which promotes respect for the person and enhances their dignity and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret a person’s response to supports in age/disability/culturally sensitive specific manner and ensure documentation of this.
• Affirms and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to people and their families/guardians.
• Participates on the house team meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Educational / Experience Requirements:
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in an I/DD setting.
• 2 or more years’ experience working with people with a SIS scale of Level 4 for Autism or Behavioral Issues.