SAP Specialist

About the role

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs highly complex rehabilitation therapy activities for planning and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC), Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, in order to provide scheduled and structured programming in the areas of education, vocation and independent living, socialization and recreation, for teaching improved skills to individuals to optimum levels of independent living. Implementation opportunities include holiday, evening and weekend hours, as scheduled, in order to provide active treatment for individuals.
• Conducts, in collaboration with other staff, programs and activities to prepare individuals for successful reentry into a community setting and/or maximized independence in the current setting, which includes development of lesson content based on appropriate instructional strategies, producing training aids, manuals and return demonstration of skills learned, and documenting progress.
• Maintains work area in order to provide a safe, clean treatment environment for programs, activities and classes. Actively promotes safety through the continuous monitoring of the environment and active engagement of individuals, to minimize unsafe situations and injuries.
• Escorts and transports individuals to activities, classes, and events and trips into the community to exhibit demonstration of skills learned in education and interventions, in order to provide education, social interaction, and participation in programs conducted outside the home, when requested.
• Recognizes and responds to de-escalate agitation and aggression. Responds effectively in crisis situations using verbal de-escalation and the application of Ukeru and Safe Use of Restraints (SUR) to ensure the health and safety of all persons. Communicates effectively with other team members to ensure a culture that promotes the least restrictive interventions necessary.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field; and One (1) year of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field; and Two (2) years of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• High school diploma; and Four (4) years of work experience in rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Skills

• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and ICF/IID standards.
• Knowledge of cultural preferences and age specific interests.
• Knowledge of documentation in an electronic medical record system.
• Skill in education/training and active treatment methods, tools, techniques, and processes.
• Skill in solving problems, making decisions, and using good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.
• Ability to assess clients’ functional levels.
• Ability to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate an individualized program of instruction with, or on behalf of, the client.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the ability to direct and instruct.
• Ability to work independently, to work cooperatively in a teamwork situation, and to work harmoniously in general with co-workers.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibility as the need arises.
• Physical ability to visually monitor training programs for appropriateness of training, and to visually inspect training areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and individuals.
• Strength and flexibility to safely perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restraint techniques, once trained.

Benefits

Includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$4,094.50 - $5,921.25

Schedule

Day