Skills Development Specialist - Designated Coordinator
About the role
The Designated Coordinator – Skills Development Specialist (SDS) is the lead worker at the program and plays a key role in overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling, under the direction of the supervisor. The SDS will split their time between direct care responsibilities and programmatic responsibilities to design, implement and evaluate behavioral support strategies for individuals at the site. Hours will vary; candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that help individuals safely achieve their goals.
- Provide work direction, guidance, training and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery are provided to the individuals.
- Provide direct care to individuals such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, escorts and mobile supports, and behavior interventions.
- Contribute to the safety and security of the site, individuals served and co-workers.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator per 245D Designated Coordinator Requirements:
- 4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older; and a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;
- or a diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post-secondary institution and 3 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
- or an associate degree in a field related to human services and 2 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
- or a bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services and 1 year full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
Human services related degrees may include, but are not limited to: Family Social Sciences, Health Care Management, Special Education, Public Health, Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Social Science, Health Science, Psychology.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to develop person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and recovery-oriented mental health supports.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to promote among team members a shared understanding of support goals and implementation of methods.
- Develop a schedule of activities to ensure that resources are used effectively in implementing programs according to plans.
- Apply consistent principles in assessing individuals’ interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals.
- Work rotating or irregular hours as needed, or directed.
- Provide direct care as needed.
- Knowledge of coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees.
- Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies for assigned individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lead work experience in a direct care setting.
- Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans.
- Experience with financial management of home or individual accounts.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the listed areas and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.