This position will work in Community Residential Services (CRS) and Employment Services (ES).  The position will float between the two programs; position will work in group homes and apartments as well as day habilitation. 

Schedule will typically vary between the hours of 6:00a.m. and 9:00p.m.  Position will work some weekends and holidays.  This is a full-time position.

HS Diploma or GED required.  Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FLOAT (FULL TIME)

RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSIGNED CASEMANAGER

KIND OF WORK:

OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTRUCTION, SUPERVISION, AND GUIDANCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GROUP HOME, SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING, AND RESPITE SETTINGS.

TO MEET OTHER SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS AND TO SUPPLEMENT

PROGRAMMING BY OTHER STAFF.

IN DAY HABILIATION GUIDE, INSTRUCT, AND SUPERVISE INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING:

1. DAILY PREPARATION/PLANNING OF ACTIVITIES WITH EACH PARTICIPANT;
2. PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL DAY HABILITATION PLAN; AND
3. DAILY DOCUMENTATION ON EACH PARTICIPANT.

DUTIES:

• SERVES IN THE ROLE OF COUNSELOR OR RESIDENT COUNSELOR TO PARTICIPANTS.

• PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE ENCOURAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS ON A PERSONAL BASIS EITHER IN A ONE-TO-ONE OR SMALL GROUP SITUATION AND GIVES INSTRUCTION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON PERSONAL PROBLEMS.

• ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO PLAN, PREPARE, AND SERVE MEALS WITHIN THEIR HOME

  WITH MAXIMUM PARTICIPANT INVOLVEMENT.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE HOUSE OR APARTMENT IS CLEAN AND

  ORDERLY AND FOR COMPLETING WORK ON THE GROUNDS AS NEEDED.

• SERVES AS A SITUATIONAL COUNSELOR IN ASSIGNMENTS DEALING WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED. AS ASSIGNED PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE

  SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN MATTERS REGARDING ORIENTATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

• HELPS INDIVIDUALS IN CULTIVATING APPROPRIATE SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, PERSONAL

  CARE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTITUDES USEFUL IN EVERYDAY

  COMMUNITY LIVING AND ADJUSTMENTS.

• ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND ASSISTANCE ON GROUP TRIPS AND AT SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.ACCOMPANIES INDIVIDUALS ON SHOPPING TRIPS OR TO OBTAIN MEDICAL OR DENTAL CARE, AS NEEDED.

• NOTIFIES SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY WHEN INITIAL, SPECIFIC TRAINING IS NEEDED

  PRIOR TO WORKING AN ASSIGNMENT.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER TO THE

  PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

• IMPLEMENTS INDIVIDUAL PLANS, INCLUDING NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION.

• CONFERS WITH CASEMANAGERS AND OTHER STAFF REGARDING SPECIAL PROBLEMS AND ATTENDS MEETINGS AND TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION WITH PERSONAL VEHICLES AND/OR AGENCY VEHICLES. THIS MAY INCLUDE 15 PASSENGER VEHICLES AND/OR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE A CDL LICENSE.

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• RESPONSIBLE FOR TIMELY AND ACCURATE COMPLETION OF DAILY SERVICE DOCUMENTATION, GERs, AND OTHER REQUIRED REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION.

   

  TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FLOAT (FULL-TIME)

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• RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING PARTICIPANTS IN BUDGETING AND OTHER TYPES OF

  MONEY MANAGEMENT AND COMPLETING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN

  REGARD TO MONETARY TRANSACTIONS.

• PROVIDES FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY WITHIN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.

• ASSISTS WITH INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATIONS AS TRAINED AND ASSIGNED.

• SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN TAKING AND ORDERING MEDICATIONS INCLUDING

  MONITORING AND COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY

  INDIVIDUALS AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS.

• REPORTS CONTACT WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS IMMEDIATELY TO SUPERVISOR.

• ATTENDS TRAININGS AS ASSIGNED.

• INTERACTS PROFESSIONALLY WITH PARTICIPANTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUTSIDE

  AGENCIES.

• MAINTAIN EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY TO ENSURE PARTICIPANT

  NEEDS ARE MET. REGULAR AND ON SITE ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

  OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

   

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, POLICIES, RULES, AND PHILOSOPHY

  OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL DIVISION AND THE HANDICAPPED

  DEVELOPMENT CENTER.

  ABILITY TO SECURE THE CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, AND COOPERATION OF PARTICIPANTS

  AND THEIR FAMILIES AND EXERCISE TACT, INITIATIVE, AND GOOD JUDGMENT IN

  DEALING WITH THEM.

  ABILITY TO ANTICIPATE PROBLEMS AND TO COPE QUICKLY AND DECISIVELY WITH

  UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS AND BEHAVIOR.

  ABILITY TO LIFT FROM FLOOR/CARRY/TRANSFER INDIVIDUALS AND ADAPTIVE

  EQUIPMENT IN EXCESS OF 50 POUNDS.

  NO CURRENT RECORD OF HABITUAL ALCOHOL INTOXICATION OR ADDICTIONS TO THE USE OF DRUGS.

  POSSESSES A CURRENT AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND MAINTAINS A GOOD DRIVING RECORD. MUST NOT BE DENIED COVERAGE BY HDC’S INSURANCE CARRIER.

  GOOD PERCEPTION, POWERS OF OBSERVATION, AND MENTAL ALERTNESS.

  ABILITY TO REPORT ACCURATELY ON CONDITIONS.

  ABILITY TO KEEP TIMELY AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF SERVICES AND

  EXPENDITURES.

  ABILITY TO CARRY/ESCORT INDIVIDUALS IN EXCESS OF 50 POUNDS AND UTILIZE CPI TECHNIQUES DURING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS.

  ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MEDICATION MANAGER CLASS.

  POSSESES VALID CAR INSURANCE.

  TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR GED.

   

• DENOTES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION.

   

  THE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO EMPLOYED.

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